Try our delicious spin on a family favourite; underneath a crust of quinoa flakes and a layer of carb-conscious gem squash mash lies succulent lamb mince in a spicy tomato sauce. The pinnacle of cosy and nourishing comfort food!
Homey Shepherd’s Pie
Homey Shepherd’s Pie
with gem squash mash & quinoa flakes
Hands on Time: 15 - 30 minutes
Overall Time: 45 - 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- BIO XXI Quinoa Flakes
- Cooked Chopped Tomato
- Flaked Almonds
- Free-range Lamb Mince
- Fresh Parsley
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Gem Squash
- Green Leaves
- Italian-style Hard Cheese
- Medium Curry Powder
- Onion
- Onions
- Peas
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Butter (optional)
GEM MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash in a pot. Fully submerge in water, place over high heat, and bring to the boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes until easily pierced through with a knife. Remove from the pot and cut in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Add a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil and season. Mash with a fork until the flesh is smooth. Return to the pot and cover to keep warm.
FRAGRANT FILLING
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Onion and fry for 2-3 minutes until soft, shifting occasionally. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up. Caramelise for 4-5 minutes until browned, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and the curry powder. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the cooked chopped tomato and 100ml of water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. During the final minute, add the peas and ½ the chopped parsley.
NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS
Place the flaked almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan.
SO KEEN, YA!
Return the pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the quinoa flakes and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and add the grated cheese and some seasoning. Mix until combined and set aside.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS
When the mince mixture has thickened, season with a sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat. Spoon into an ovenproof dish and evenly spread the gem squash mash over the top. Sprinkle over the toasted quinoa flakes mix. Bake in the hot oven for 8-10 minutes until browned – keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn!
QUICK SALAD
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves, the toasted almonds, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.
EAT IT UP!
Plate up a generous helping of the shepard’s pie. Sprinkle over the remaining parsley and side with the fresh salad. Go on, Chef... Indulge!
GEM MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash in a pot. Fully submerge in water, place over high heat, and bring to the boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes until easily pierced through with a knife. Remove from the pot and cut in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Add a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil and season. Mash with a fork until the flesh is smooth. Return to the pot and cover to keep warm.
FRAGRANT FILLING
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Onion and fry for 3-4 minutes until soft, shifting occasionally. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up. Caramelise for 4-5 minutes until browned, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and the curry powder. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the cooked chopped tomato and 200ml of water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. During the final minute, add the peas and ½ the chopped parsley.
NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS
Place the flaked almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan.
SO KEEN, YA!
Return the pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the quinoa flakes and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and add the grated cheese and some seasoning. Mix until combined and set aside.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS
When the mince mixture has thickened, season with a sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat. Spoon into an ovenproof dish and evenly spread the gem squash mash over the top. Sprinkle over the toasted quinoa flakes mix. Bake in the hot oven for 8-10 minutes until browned – keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn!
QUICK SALAD
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves, the toasted almonds, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.
EAT IT UP!
Plate up a generous helping of the shepard’s pie. Sprinkle over the remaining parsley and side with the fresh salad. Go on, Chef... Indulge!
GEM MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash in a pot. Fully submerge in water, place over high heat, and bring to the boil. Cook for 25-30 minutes until easily pierced through with a knife. Remove from the pot and cut in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Add a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil and season. Mash with a fork until the flesh is smooth. Return to the pot and cover to keep warm.
FRAGRANT FILLING
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Onion and fry for 3-4 minutes until soft, shifting occasionally. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up. Caramelise for 4-5 minutes until browned, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and the curry powder. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the cooked chopped tomato and 300ml of water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. During the final minute, add the peas and ½ the chopped parsley.
NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS
Place the flaked almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan.
SO KEEN, YA!
Return the pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the quinoa flakes and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and add the grated cheese and some seasoning. Mix until combined and set aside.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS
When the mince mixture has thickened, season with a sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat. Spoon into an ovenproof dish and evenly spread the gem squash mash over the top. Sprinkle over the toasted quinoa flakes mix. Bake in the hot oven for 10-12 minutes until browned – keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn!
QUICK SALAD
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves, the toasted almonds, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.
EAT IT UP!
Plate up a generous helping of the shepard’s pie. Sprinkle over the remaining parsley and side with the fresh salad. Go on, Chef... Indulge!
GEM MASH
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash in a pot. Fully submerge in water, place over high heat, and bring to the boil. Cook for 25-30 minutes until easily pierced through with a knife. Remove from the pot and cut in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Add a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil and season. Mash with a fork until the flesh is smooth. Return to the pot and cover to keep warm.
FRAGRANT FILLING
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Onion and fry for 5-6 minutes until soft, shifting occasionally. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up. Caramelise for 4-5 minutes until browned, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and the curry powder. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the cooked chopped tomato and 400ml of water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. During the final minute, add the peas and ½ the chopped parsley.
NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS
Place the flaked almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan.
SO KEEN, YA!
Return the pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the quinoa flakes and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and add the grated cheese and some seasoning. Mix until combined and set aside.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS
When the mince mixture has thickened, season with a sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat. Spoon into an ovenproof dish and evenly spread the gem squash mash over the top. Sprinkle over the toasted quinoa flakes mix. Bake in the hot oven for 10-12 minutes until browned – keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn!
QUICK SALAD
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves, the toasted almonds, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.
EAT IT UP!
Plate up a generous helping of the shepard’s pie. Sprinkle over the remaining parsley and side with the fresh salad. Go on, Chef... Indulge!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Homey Shepherd’s Pie?
The preparation time for Homey Shepherd’s Pie with gem squash mash & quinoa flakes is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Homey Shepherd’s Pie with gem squash mash & quinoa flakes?
The total time required to make Homey Shepherd’s Pie with gem squash mash & quinoa flakes is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Homey Shepherd’s Pie provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Homey Shepherd’s Pie?
BIO XXI Quinoa Flakes, Cooked Chopped Tomato, Flaked Almonds, Free-range Lamb Mince, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Gem Squash, Green Leaves, Italian-style Hard Cheese, Medium Curry Powder, Onion, Onions, Peas
What is the nutritional information of Homey Shepherd’s Pie?
Calories: 821, Carbs: 51 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 56.4 grams, Sugar: 14.6 grams, Salt: 468 grams
How do I prepare Homey Shepherd’s Pie?
GEM MASH: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash in a pot. Fully submerge in water, place over high heat, and bring to the boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes until easily pierced through with a knife. Remove from the pot and cut in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard, then scoop out the flesh and place in a bowl. Add a small knob of butter or a drizzle of oil and season. Mash with a fork until the flesh is smooth. Return to the pot and cover to keep warm. FRAGRANT FILLING: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onion and fry for 3-4 minutes until soft, shifting occasionally. Add the mince and work quickly to break it up. Caramelise for 4-5 minutes until browned, shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic and the curry powder. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the cooked chopped tomato and 200ml of water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. During the final minute, add the peas and ½ the chopped parsley. NUTS ABOUT ALMONDS: Place the flaked almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan. SO KEEN, YA!: Return the pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the quinoa flakes and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and add the grated cheese and some seasoning. Mix until combined and set aside. GOLDEN DELICIOUS: When the mince mixture has thickened, season with a sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat. Spoon into an ovenproof dish and evenly spread the gem squash mash over the top. Sprinkle over the toasted quinoa flakes mix. Bake in the hot oven for 8-10 minutes until browned – keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn! QUICK SALAD: In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves, the toasted almonds, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. EAT IT UP!: Plate up a generous helping of the shepard’s pie. Sprinkle over the remaining parsley and side with the fresh salad. Go on, Chef... Indulge!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Homey Shepherd’s Pie?
BIO XXI Quinoa Flakes, Cooked Chopped Tomato, Flaked Almonds, Free-range Lamb Mince, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Gem Squash, Green Leaves, Italian-style Hard Cheese, Medium Curry Powder, Onion, Onions, Peas
How many calories does Homey Shepherd’s Pie have?
821 calories
How much fat content does Homey Shepherd’s Pie have?
grams
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