Cheesy Vegetarian Mince Potato Bake recipe

Name: Cheesy Vegetarian Mince Potato Bake
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 800g Potatoes; 400g Vegetarian mince; 2 Mixed peppers; 100g Cheddar Cheese; 75g Soft Cheese; 30g Butter; 2 tbsp Greek Yoghurt; 2 tsp Herbs; 1 tsp Salt; 1 small head Lettuce; 60g Spinach; 200ml Vegetable stock; 1 tbsp Tomato purée; 2 cloves Garlic

A comforting layered bake of tender potatoes, seasoned vegetarian mince, and mixed peppers, finished with melted cheddar and a soft cheese topping. Hearty, colourful, and ideal for a satisfying vegetarian dinner.

65 min · Medium · British Jump to method

Ingredients

4 servings

800g Potatoes
400g Vegetarian mince
2 Mixed peppers
100g Cheddar Cheese
75g Soft Cheese
30g Butter
2 tbsp Greek Yoghurt
2 tsp Herbs
1 tsp Salt
1 small head Lettuce
60g Spinach
200ml Vegetable stock
1 tbsp Tomato purée
2 cloves Garlic

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	583 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbohydrates	53 g
Fat	29 g
Saturated fat	14 g
Fibre	7.5 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	750 mg

Why this works

A hearty, filling bake with good protein and vegetables, but relatively high in calories, saturated fat and salt.

Protein rich. Vegetarian mince, cheddar and soft cheese provide a useful amount of protein for satiety and muscle repair.

Micronutrient boost from veg. Peppers, spinach and lettuce add vitamin C, folate and vitamin K, supporting immune function and normal blood health.

Saturated fat and salt. Cheddar, soft cheese, butter and added salt push saturated fat and sodium fairly high, so this is best enjoyed in moderation.

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6). Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain and mash with butter and a spoonful of Greek yoghurt.
Meanwhile, cook the vegetarian mince in a large pan with the mixed peppers for 8-10 minutes until browned and softened. Stir in a splash of vegetable stock, tomato purée, garlic, and herbs, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Spoon the mince mixture into a baking dish and top with the mashed potatoes. Scatter over the cheddar cheese and dot with small pieces of soft cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve hot with a simple lettuce and spinach salad on the side.

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