Hypertension
Diabetes
Cholesterol
NEW! Cottage Pie
Preparation time60 min
Cooking time25 min
Portions8
FromSouth Africa
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 1 Onion
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Carrot, Grated
- 300g Baby Marrow, Grated
- 2 Celery Stalks, Grated
- 250g Lean Mince
- 1 Tin Red Kidney Beans (300g)
- 1 Tin Crushed Tomato (400g)
- 1 Packet Tomato Paste (20g)
For the Topping:
- 4 Large Sweet Potatoes (350g)
- 1/4 Cup Low Fat Milk, hot
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Instructions:
- Sauté the onion & garlic until translucent. Add the carrot, baby marrow and celery, continue to cook until soft.
- Add the mince and brown. Add in the kidney beans.
- Add the tomato and tomato paste. Allow to sizzle and reduce over medium heat.
- Steam the sweet potato then add the hot milk & blend with a handheld blender until silky in texture.
- Place the mince into an oven-proof dish, top with the sweet-potato puree & bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until golden on top.
- Serve with a side salad or green beans.
Per 100g |
Per Serving (262g) |
|
Energy |
291 kJ |
762.4 kJ |
Carbohydrates |
8 g |
22 g |
Total Sugar |
0.9 g |
2.4 g |
Total Protein |
5.6 g |
14.6 g |
Total Fat |
1.5 g |
4 g |
Saturated Fat |
0.7 g |
1.8 g |
Cholesterol |
11 mg |
29 mg |
Dietary Fibre |
1.1 g |
3 g |
Sodium |
56 mg |
147 mg |
The nutritionist's advice:
This wholesome twist on cottage pie packs in extra vegetables and hearty kidney beans for a fiber-rich meal that supports digestion, heart health, and long-lasting fullness