Ingredients
Cottage Pie is a hearty and comforting meal made with meat and veggies and our version is a little lighter, made with ground turkey or chicken and topped with a sweet potato mash. This recipe is perfect to enjoy on cooler days and is perfect to use up pantry staples!
- 2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 pkg (450 g) ground turkey or chicken
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) dried Italian herb seasoning
- Pinch salt
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1 can (354 mL) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup (125mL) vegetable broth
- 2 cups (500 mL) frozen diced mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Sweet Potato Mash:
- 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 lb/600 g), peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
Preparation
Sweet Potato Mash: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes and garlic for about 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain well and return to pot. Add ¼ cup (60 mL) of the cheese and butter; mash potatoes until smooth; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook pepper, onion, turkey, garlic and Italian seasoning stirring for about 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are softened. Stir in flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
Add milk and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in vegetables; simmer for 3 minutes to thicken. Spread mixture into a 9-inch (2 L) casserole dish. Spoon mashed sweet potato to cover top to cover evenly. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days) Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
Substitute 1 cup (250 mL) each peas and corn for the mixed vegetables if desired.
When making ahead, remove plastic wrap and cover with foil. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover and bake for about 15 minutes or until slightly golden on top.
RECIPE TIP
Substitute 1 cup (250 mL) each peas and corn for the mixed vegetables if desired.
When making ahead, remove plastic wrap and cover with foil. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover and bake for about 15 minutes or until slightly golden on top.
Nutritional Information
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580
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21g
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9g
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130mg
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810mg
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9g
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1250mg
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58g
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20g
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22%DV
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164%DV
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108%DV
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2.5µg
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≥7.5µg
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500mg
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38g
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100mg
Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium, vitamin D, protein, magnesium and vitamin K while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.
