Low Fat Turkey Cottage Pie
Discover the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist in this Low Fat Turkey Cottage Pie recipe! This lighter version of the classic dish swaps out traditional ground beef for extra-lean ground turkey, creating a hearty yet low-fat filling rich in flavor. Packed with vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, and peas, and slow-simmered in a savory mixture of tomato paste, low-sodium stock, and Worcestershire sauce, the filling is both nutritious and delicious. Topped with creamy mashed potatoes blended with skim milk and light cream cheese, this wholesome pie is baked to perfection, delivering a golden crust and bubbling goodness. Quick to prep and satisfying to serve, it's the ideal guilt-free dinner for any night of the week. Perfect for balanced eating, this recipe is high in lean protein, low in fat, and destined to be a family favorite.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrot, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 250 ml low-sodium chicken or turkey stock
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 100 g frozen peas
- 700 g potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 125 ml skim milk
- 50 g light cream cheese
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. This should take about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, chicken or turkey stock, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly. Stir in the peas and remove from heat.
Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
Mash the potatoes with skim milk and light cream cheese until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Spread the turkey mixture evenly into the base of an ovenproof dish. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top and spread them out to cover the turkey layer completely. Use a fork to create ridges on the surface of the potatoes for added texture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Low Fat Turkey Cottage Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 381 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2321 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.5 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.6 g | ||
| Protein | 164.5 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 586 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 6579 mg | 140% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
