Diabetes-friendly lunch

Cottage Pie with Root Vegetables

A classic cottage pie made with root vegetables and a creamy potato topping.

Prep 25 minCook 35 minServes 4
Cottage Pie with Root Vegetables

Nutrition per serving

34g
Carbs
5g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
25g
Protein
13g
Fat
350
Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 2 medium carrot (diced)
  • 1 medium parsnip (diced)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup milk (low-fat)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme (dried)
  • ½ tsp black pepper (ground)
  • ½ tsp salt

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with milk and butter.

  3. 3

    Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and parsnip in olive oil until soft.

  4. 4

    Add ground turkey and cook until browned.

  5. 5

    Stir in chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.

  6. 6

    Transfer mixture to a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.

  7. 7

    Bake for 25 minutes until golden.

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This recipe is general guidance, not medical advice. Carb needs depend on your treatment and goals, so check with your doctor, diabetes nurse or dietitian if you're unsure.