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I steamed potatoes for 15 minutes then added the cauliflower in on top and steamed both until tender. I mashed them smooth first, then added in the butter and milk to make a creamy mash.
Adding sweet potato in with the potatoes would also be nice.
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COTTAGE PIE
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1 tblspn olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 stick celery, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
150 gms mushrooms (your choice)
500 gms lean minced beef (chicken, pork or veal would work too)
400 gm can brown lentils
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1.5 cups beef stock
4- medium potatoes, peeled
1 tablespoon butter/margarine
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup grated cheese
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Preheat oven to 180C. Heat oil in a large pan over medium to high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and mushrooms and cook gently for 8 minutes until tender.
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Add mince and cook for 6 minutes until browned.
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Add lentils, tomato paste, sauces and stock and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, steam or boil potatoes until tender (this is where I added the cauliflower as well). Drain, mash well then add butter and milk and continue to mash smoothly.
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Transfer mince to a baking dish. Top with potato, roughed up with a fork, and add cheese if desired.
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Bake about 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
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