Quick cottage pie

Very Healthy
Health score
60%
Quick cottage pie
40 min.
4
175kcal

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If you're looking for a wholesome, hearty meal that doesn't take hours to prepare, this Quick Cottage Pie is the perfect solution. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe offers a healthier twist on the classic comfort food, with a great balance of flavors and a surprisingly light caloric count of only 175 kcal per serving. The dish combines savory mushrooms and a lean Multi mince filling, all topped off with a creamy, fluffy mashed potato layer. What's even better? It’s incredibly easy to make, with minimal preparation time and simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.

Whether you're a busy professional or a home cook looking for a quick dinner option that still feels satisfying, this cottage pie offers the ideal mix of nutrition and flavor. With a protein-rich filling, a moderate amount of healthy fats, and plenty of carbs for energy, this dish caters to a wide range of dietary needs. Plus, it’s a perfect way to introduce more vegetables into your meal, with the addition of mushrooms and spring onions. Get ready to enjoy a healthy, delicious meal that doesn’t compromise on taste or convenience!

Ingredients

  • 100 mushrooms 
  • tsp olive oil 
  • tbsp flour plain
  • 0.5  crumbles (see link below)
  • 750 potatoes quartered
  • 75 ml skim milk 
  •  spring onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Tip the mushrooms into a pan with the oil and cook for 5 mins until browned.
  2. Mix in the flour, then add the Multi mince. Cook until heated through and the sauce is slightly thickened, then tip the mixture into a medium-sized ovenproof dish.
  3. Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas
  4. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 15 mins until soft.
  5. Drain and mash with the buttermilk, then stir in half the spring onions. Spoon over the mince and fluff up. Cook in the oven for 15 mins until the top is lightly browned.
  6. Serve sprinkled with spring onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories175kcal
Protein12.29%
Fat7.12%
Carbs80.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64
Glycemic Load
25.6
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.611739086068%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
1.58mg
Quercetin
1.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.34kcal
8.77%
Fat:1.43g
2.2%
Saturated Fat:0.23g
1.45%
Carbohydrates:36.4g
12.13%
Net Carbohydrates:31.81g
11.57%
Sugar:3.08g
3.43%
Cholesterol:0.58mg
0.19%
Sodium:22.01mg
0.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.55g
11.1%
Vitamin C:38.59mg
46.78%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
29.79%
Potassium:920.11mg
26.29%
Fiber:4.59g
18.35%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.08%
Vitamin K:16.67µg
15.87%
Phosphorus:153.65mg
15.36%
Vitamin B3:3.06mg
15.29%
Copper:0.29mg
14.5%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.38%
Magnesium:49.32mg
12.33%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.78%
Folate:41.91µg
10.48%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.11%
Iron:1.78mg
9.87%
Selenium:3.95µg
5.64%
Calcium:53.49mg
5.35%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.33%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.22%
Vitamin A:103.18IU
2.06%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.76%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.45%