Enjoy a slimline cottage pie with these tips
Here we have NuMe Executive Chef & Head of Innovation, Neil Nugent’s quick tips for taking the stodge out of cottage pie.
Enjoy a cosy night in with this warming meal, without the feeling of it all going straight to your hips.
As the winter nights draw in, there are few things as enjoyable as a homemade cottage pie to warm the cockles. We all know that indulgent treats should be kept to just that: treats.
Take the sin out of cottage pie with these tips:
1 - Dry fry lean minced beef. Add oil if absolutely necessary but there should be enough moisture in the mince
2 – Fill to the brim with delicious seasonal vegetables. Swede, celery, parsnip and green lentils will all send you well on your way towards your 5 a day.
3 – Use sweet potatoes instead of standard mash to create a healthier version of the British classic
4 – Add crème fraîche to give your mash an indulgent quality, without resorting to butter and cream. NuMe crème fraîche has 50% reduced fat.
5 – Top with the wholemeal breadcrumbs for that extra fibre and an unbeatable crunch.
Femalefirst Taryn Davies