Easy Vegetable Pot Pie with Sweet Potatoes and Fresh Herbs
Rufus Dewanou
A cozy vegetable pot pie made with frozen sweet potatoes, corn, peas, fresh carrots, celery, onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme, chicken stock, milk, and a golden pie crust.
1tablespoonfresh rosemaryfinely chopped, divided, about 3 g
1teaspoonkosher saltabout 5 g, plus more to taste
⅓cupall purpose flourabout 40 g
2cupschicken stockabout 480 ml
1cupwhole milkabout 240 ml
1 ½cupsfrozen sweet potatoesthawed, about 225 g
1cupfrozen cornthawed, about 140 g
1cupfrozen peasthawed, about 145 g
For the crust
1refrigerated pie crustabout 200 to 225 g
1tablespoonmilk or melted butterfor brushing, optional
Extra chopped rosemaryfor topping
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Thaw the frozen sweet potatoes, corn, and peas. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic. Finely chop the rosemary and remove the thyme leaves from the stems.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and kosher salt. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion is translucent.
Add the garlic, half of the thyme, and half of the rosemary. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir until the vegetables are evenly coated. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the flour absorbs the fat and smells lightly toasted.
Slowly pour in the chicken stock while stirring to prevent lumps. Add the milk and stir again. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Stir in the thawed sweet potatoes, corn, and peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until warmed through. Stir in the remaining thyme and rosemary. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Pour the filling into a pie dish or baking dish. Lay the pie crust over the top. Trim or tuck the edges as needed. Cut a few small slits in the center to let steam escape.
Brush the crust with milk or melted butter if desired. Sprinkle with extra chopped rosemary.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. If the crust browns too quickly, loosely cover the top with foil.
Let the pot pie rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving so the filling can settle.
Notes
Chef tips: Thaw the frozen vegetables before adding them so the filling stays creamy instead of watery. Cook the flour for a few minutes before adding liquid so the sauce tastes smooth and savory.Substitutions: Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock for a fully vegetarian version. Use half and half instead of milk for a richer filling. Add black pepper, poultry seasoning, or a small spoonful of Dijon mustard for extra savory flavor.Variations: Add cooked chicken for a chicken and vegetable pot pie. Add mushrooms with the carrots and celery for deeper flavor. Use puff pastry instead of pie crust for a flakier top.Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Reheating: Reheat individual portions in the microwave, or warm larger portions in a 350°F oven until heated through. The oven keeps the crust crisper.Make ahead guidance: Make the filling 1 day ahead and refrigerate it. Add the crust right before baking. If baking from cold, add 5 to 10 minutes to the bake time.Serving ideas: Serve with a simple green salad, roasted green beans, cranberry sauce, pickled onions, or a crisp apple and arugula salad.
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