Chicken Cottage Pie with Cauliflower Mash
A cozy skillet-style cottage pie pairs savory browned chicken and tender green beans with creamy cauliflower mash. Parsley and a little lemon zest brighten every bite.
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Ingredients
- 150 g ground chicken, lean
- 180 g cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 100 g green beans, trimmed and cut into short pieces
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Steam cauliflower until very tender, then mash until creamy.12 min timer
- Warm garlic-infused oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown chicken, breaking it into small crumbles until cooked through.8 min timer
- Add green beans and water; cover until beans are tender.6 min timer
- Stir parsley and lemon zest through the chicken and beans.
- Spoon the chicken mixture over cauliflower mash and serve warm.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Fresh chicken and vegetables bring plenty of flavor without grains or packaged sauces.
- Wheat allergy: Chicken and vegetables are served without wheat, flour or breading.
- Soy allergy: Garlic-infused olive oil, chicken and vegetables add flavor without soy.
- Milk allergy: Cauliflower mash is made without milk, butter or cheese.
- Gluten-free: Fresh chicken and vegetables are prepared without grains, flour or sauces.
- Keto: Chicken and non-starchy cauliflower and green beans make this a low-starch plate.
- Low-GI: Chicken and non-starchy vegetables provide a filling plate without added sugar.
- Anti-inflammatory: Chicken, vegetables, olive oil, parsley and lemon zest keep the ingredients simple.
- No spicy food: Parsley and lemon zest season the dish without hot spices.
- No red meat: Ground chicken, cauliflower and green beans make this a red-meat-free plate.
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