Vegetarian Cottage Pie

A comforting vegetarian pie featuring savory Quorn mince and beans topped with a creamy potato and parsnip mash.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 355.1 kcals 1420.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.4 grams 189.6 grams
Fat 8.6 grams 34.2 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
1
Sugar
optional, to taste
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Tomato Purée
thick paste
Dairy
15
g
Butter
one knob
30
ml
Milk
one splash
LegumesPulses
400
g
Cannellini Beans
canned, drained and rinsed
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
peeled and crushed to a paste
2
tsp
Thyme
fresh leaves, chopped
OilsFats
15
ml
Rapeseed Oil
or groundnut oil
Other
300
g
Quorn
vegetarian mince meat alternative
Vegetables
500
g
Potatoes
floury variety such as King Edward or Maris Piper, peeled and cut into pieces
300
g
Parsnips
peeled and cut into pieces
300
g
Swede
alternative to parsnips, peeled and cut into pieces
1
1
Onion
peeled and finely chopped
1
1
Carrot
large, peeled and finely chopped
1
1
Leek
trimmed and thinly sliced
400
g
Tomatoes
canned, chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Boil potatoes and parsnips in a large pan for 12 to 15 minutes and drain.
  • Mash the vegetables with butter and milk until smooth, then season.
  • Fry the onion in oil for 8 to 10 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic, carrot, leek, and thyme and fry for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the vegetarian mince and cook for 3 minutes until browned.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, and tomato purée, simmering for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Spoon filling into an ovenproof dish and top with the mash in an even layer.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the top is golden.
  • Serve the pie alongside steamed green vegetables.