Harissa Beef and Butter Bean Cottage Pie

This is a high-protein twist on a classic comfort dish. Packed with spicy lean beef and red lentils, it has a creamy butter bean topping that brings a...This is a high-protein twist on a classic comfort dish. Packed with spicy lean beef and red lentils, it has a creamy butter bean topping that brings a lighter, nutrient-rich alternative to traditional mash. Hearty, nourishing and full of flavour, this is comfort food with a balanced healthy edge. Read more This is a high-protein twist on a classic comfort dish. Packed with spicy lean beef and red lentils, it has a creamy butter bean topping that brings a lighter, nutrient-rich alternative to traditional mash. Hearty, nourishing and full of flavour, this is comfort food with a balanced healthy edge. This is a high-protein twist on a classic comfort dish. Packed with spicy lean beef and red lentils, it has a creamy butter bean topping that brings a lighter, nutrient-rich alternative to traditional mash. Hearty, nourishing and full of flavour, this is comfort food with a balanced healthy edge.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
55 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Nuts View all Chilli, Cumin, Beans, Fennel, Olive oil, Curry Leaf, Tomato, Legumes, Beef, Cinnamon, Nuts, Paprika, Red lentils, Lentils, Onion, Aubergine, Seeds, Sesame, Lemon, Garlic, Butter beans
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

38g
Protein
535kcal
Calories
22g
Total Fat
49g
Carbs
6g
Sugars
19g
Fibre
166mg
Calcium
13%
 
10mg
Iron
56%
 
143mg
Magnesium
34%
 
1348mg
Potassium
29%
 
1368mg
Sodium
59%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
1.3mcg
Vitamin B12
54%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
3.4mg
Vitamin E
23%
 
116mcg
Vitamin B9
29%
 
140mcg
Vitamin A
16%
 
66mg
Vitamin C
73%
 
5.5mg
Zinc
50%
 
24mcg
Vitamin K
20%
 
0.7mg
Copper
78%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
6.9mg
Vitamin B3
43%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B6
41%
 
464mg
Phosphorus
37%
 
Protein: 38g; Calories: 535kcal; Total Fat: 22g; Carbs: 49g; Sugars: 6g; Fibre: 19g; Calcium: 166mg (13%); Iron: 10mg (56%); Magnesium: 143mg (34%); Potassium: 1348mg (29%); Sodium: 1368mg (59%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 1.3mcg (54%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 3.4mg (23%); Vitamin B9: 116mcg (29%); Vitamin A: 140mcg (16%); Vitamin C: 66mg (73%); Zinc: 5.5mg (50%); Vitamin K: 24mcg (20%); Copper: 0.7mg (78%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 6.9mg (43%); Vitamin B6: 0.7mg (41%); Phosphorus: 464mg (37%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Nuts View all Chilli, Cumin, Beans, Fennel, Olive oil, Curry Leaf, Tomato, Legumes, Beef, Cinnamon, Nuts, Paprika, Red lentils, Lentils, Onion, Aubergine, Seeds, Sesame, Lemon, Garlic, Butter beans

Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
diced
aubergine
diced
garlic cloves
grated
harissa paste
paprika
garam masala
beef mince
beef stock cube
zest and juice
For the butter bean topping:
drained and rinsed
zest
tahini
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add the garlic and aubergine and stir well; cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat down if they look as if they’re catching.

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