UK Cuisine

Turkey & Lentil Cottage Pie

A lighter take on the British classic — lean turkey mince and red lentils in a rich gravy under a fluffy mashed potato crust. High-protein comfort food with 44g protein.

📅March 5, 2026
20mPrep
50mCook
6Servings
⭐ 4.8Rating
Turkey & Lentil Cottage Pie🍲

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Protein 45%Fat 18%Carbs 37%
400kcalCalories
44gProtein
8gFat
36gCarbs
6gFiber

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lblean turkey mince
  • 5.3 ozred lentils, rinsed
  • 7.1 ozcarrots, diced
  • 5.3 ozfrozen peas
  • 1 wholeonion, diced
  • 2 wholecelery stalks, diced
  • 3 clovesgarlic cloves, minced
  • 1.7 cupbeef-style stock (low sodium)
  • 1.1 oztomato paste
  • 1 tbspWorcestershire sauce
  • 2 lbfloury potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 5 tbsplow-fat milk
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 180°C fan. Boil potatoes until tender, ~18 min; drain and mash with milk, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large ovenproof pan. Cook onion, celery, and carrot 5 min. Add garlic; cook 1 min.
  3. Add turkey mince; cook until browned, 5 min. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire, lentils, and stock.
  4. Simmer uncovered 15 min until lentils are soft and sauce thickens. Stir in peas.
  5. Spread mash over filling. Bake 20–25 min until golden on top.

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