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easy vegetable pot pie

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Recipe Type Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 428 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil about 30 ml
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter about 42 g
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced, about 150 g
  • 2 to 3 carrots diced, about 200 g
  • 2 celery stalks diced, about 100 g
  • 3 garlic cloves minced, about 9 g
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves divided, about 3 g
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped, divided, about 3 g
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt about 5 g, plus more to taste
  • cup all purpose flour about 40 g
  • 2 cups chicken stock about 480 ml
  • 1 cup whole milk about 240 ml
  • 1 ½ cups frozen sweet potatoes thawed, about 225 g
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed, about 140 g
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed, about 145 g

For the crust

  • 1 refrigerated pie crust about 200 to 225 g
  • 1 tablespoon milk or melted butter for brushing, optional
  • Extra chopped rosemary for 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 310gCalories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 558mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 11422IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 1.9mg
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