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Monday 24 October 2022

Shepherds/Cottage Pie - the lower carb way with a cauliflower topping


Did you know: -
There is a difference between "cottage pie" and "shepherd’s pie", and it’s in the meat. Shepherd’s pie should only be named as such if it contains lamb, and "cottage" usually applies to one made with beef.' Of course, there is also 'Shepherdless Pie' a popular vegetarian option!

Well, now there is a lower carb alternative to this popular dish. Have a look at Pascale Naessens' take on this dish, where cauliflower replaces the traditional mashed potato topping. A convenient and comforting all-in-one dinner, which can be enjoyed by all the family … or just the two of you! It's perfect for cooking in advance and freezes well, so you could make individual pies if you'd prefer!

Ingredients
Serves Four
1 lb (450g) cauliflower
3 (12 oz/325g) yellow onions
3 (6½ oz/180g) carrots
3 garlic cloves
1½ lbs (650g) ground beef, lamb or turkey
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
9 oz. (260g) cherry tomatoes
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Further instructions can be seen here 


Cauliflower is an extremely healthy vegetable. It is very low in calories yet high in vitamins, and can provide some powerful health benefits, and is a great source of nutrients. In fact, cauliflower contains some of almost every vitamin and mineral that you need, including a few that many people need more of. Additionally, cauliflower contains unique antioxidants that may reduce inflammation and protect against several diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. What’s more, cauliflower is easy to add to your diet. It’s tasty, easy to prepare and can replace high-carb foods in several recipes.

Related Post
Cauliflower Low Carb Mash, flavour it your way - read it here

There are many good recipes around the internet (to suit all tastes), which can so often be 'tweaked' a little to better suit you, and your families' tastes. This blog brings a variety of recipe ideas/suggestions, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.


~ Autumn Mantel~
(image from google)

As always, thank you for reading this post … it's been good to have your company... and do please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

All the best Jan

36 comments:

Victor S E Moubarak said...

This looks tasty. Cauliflower is a favourite here. Thanx Jan.

God bless.

OLga said...

Ottima ricetta ,grazie!

Tom said...

...a nice autumn treat.

CJ Kennedy said...

Sadly, cauliflower won't fly in this household. Himself refuses to eat it.

Barwitzki said...

Fine food :-)) That's something for me... and above all, the ingredients can all be bought fresh now... well, not everyone has cauliflower in the garden -
Lots of love to you.

Angie's Recipes said...

Looks so warming and tasty!

Jenn Jilks said...

I knew that!
It's been a great meal for us. I like one pot meals!

kathyinozarks said...

good morning sounds delicious

Christine said...

So I have been making cottage pie not shepherds pie! Thanks for the information

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Good recipe
We had lamb chops all the time when I was a kid. Then ine day I couldn't take the taste. Weird.

Teresa said...

A mí me gusta mucho la coliflor. Besos.

Chatty Crone said...

I LOVE Shepard's Pie!

Jo said...

I love both shepherd's pie and cottage pie, and Cumberland pie too. Lovely comfort food.

Sandra Cox said...

I'll just have a couple of scoops of that shepherdless pie, please:)
Have a good week, Jan.

Carla from The River said...

Thank you for sharing, I was just mentioning shepherds pie to my husband. :-)

Elephant's Child said...

Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable.

Valerie-Jael said...

I like all variations! Valerie

Mary Kirkland said...

That looks really good.

chica said...

Gostei,bem apetitoso prato! Valeu! beijos, chica

Hootin Anni said...

Copying and sending this recipe to myself! I know it will be good! Thanks for sharing this.

happyone said...

Looks quite good!!

My name is Erika. said...

Oh I love the idea of Shephardless Pie. Hope it wasn't too wet of a day.

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

And now I know how I am going to use up the cauliflower head we bought recently, thanks for the suggestion. And we have enjoyed cauliflower in various forms - mashed, riced and roasted among them.

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

This is the perfect dish for Autumn, Jan. I love using cauliflower mash for the top!

carol l mckenna said...

Sounds and looks delicious ~ love vegetarian recipes ~ Xo

Wishing you good health,laughter and love in your days.
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por la receta, te mando un beso.

Margaret D said...

Looks yummy, yes knew the difference between the two pies.

Phil Slade said...

Have you tried a shottage pie? A mix of lamb and beef gives the best of both meats and with spuds of course. You know how I feel about cauliflower.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
It does look tasty, thanks for sharing the recipe!
Take care, enjoy your day!

Debbie said...

i love this recipe, without the peas. i would definitely make this but i would still top it with mashed potatoes.

Snowbird said...

What a colourful dish, it looks lovely.xxx

Ananka said...

The cauliflower is a super idea. Never thought of that! I normally make mine with Quorn mince.

William Kendall said...

By either name, it's a dish I like.

It's me said...

Mmmmmmmmm…….delicious….love Ria and Leaf 🍀🧡🐾🍂🍁🌾🍄🎃🌻🌽

Martha said...

Oh my...such a delicious recipe!

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

I do know the difference, but I still call the beef version by Shepherd’s Pie. The cauliflower topping would indeed lower the carb count, and I love cauliflower!