# Recipe – Skinny Cottage Pie

- Link: https://lifeandwork.blog/skinny-cottage-pie-recipe/
- Published: 2026-10-23T21:14:28-05:00
- Author: Bert Swope

There’s nothing more comforting than the flavors of good old-fashioned cottage pie.
This recipe, however, allows you to enjoy those same flavors, guilt-free. Made with
low-carb cauliflower pureé, lean turkey and plenty of nutritious vegetables, you
can cut the calories but still enjoy this hearty dinner entrée.

# Ingredients

 * 1 lb lean ground turkey
 * 1 onion, diced
 * 3 carrots, diced
 * ½ cup frozen peas
 * 1 garlic clove, minced
 * 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
 * 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
 * 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley + extra for garnish
 * 2 1/2 cup vegetable broth, separated
 * 1 tbsp tomato paste
 * 1 head of cauliflower
 * 1/8 cup butter, softened
 * Low fat shredded cheese
 * Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions

 * Prepare ingredients and set the oven to 400°F.
 * Chop carrots, onion, parsley, and mince garlic. Cut cauliflower into florets 
   and set aside.
 * Heat a bit of oil in a large saucepan. Add carrots and onions and cook until 
   onions are translucent. Add garlic, peas, and meat and stir until meat is browned.
   Stir in chopped parsley and Italian seasoning.
 * Add flour and mix into meat mixture. Then pour in 1 cup vegetable broth. Cook
   on medium/low until all the liquid is absorbed.
 * Spoon mixture into your pie pan or baking dish then set aside.
 * Add the rest of the broth (1 ½ cups) to a pot and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower
   then boil again. Let simmer on medium/low for 10 minutes or until cauliflower
   is softened.
 * With a slotted spoon, remove cauliflower from the pot and add to a food processor
   with butter and 3 tbsp of excess broth water. Pulse until combined and add salt
   to taste.
 * Spoon cauliflower puree over meat mixture to create an even top layer. Sprinkle
   with cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges turn 
   golden.
 * Sprinkle with extra parsley and serve warm!

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