Ingredients
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- 2 cups diced butternut squash (about 1 small squash)
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped parsnips
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup whole milk or unsweetened almond milk (substitute with oat milk for creamier texture)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (optional, adds depth)
- 1 package (about 2 sheets) store-bought puff pastry, thawed (or homemade pie crust if you’re feeling ambitious)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash, optional)
Substitution tip: If you can’t find parsnips, sweet potatoes or turnips work beautifully. And if puff pastry feels like too much work, store-bought pie dough or even biscuit dough can save the day.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to roast the vegetables.
- In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash, carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, and onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and sage until evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges. This step always fills my kitchen with that irresistible fall aroma.
- While the vegetables roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flavor. This will create the base for your creamy filling.
- Slowly whisk in the vegetable broth and milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add soy sauce if using. Cook until the mixture thickens and bubbles gently, about 5 minutes.
- Once the roasted vegetables are done, stir them into the creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into circles or squares large enough to cover your pot pie dishes or ramekins.
- Spoon the vegetable filling into your pie dishes, then top with the puff pastry. Press edges to seal and cut a small slit in the center to let steam escape.
- If you have a moment, brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish—this is a little step my mom swore by, and it really adds a nice touch.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. This makes the filling set a bit and saves you from that first, very hot bite that burns the roof of your mouth (been there, done that!).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Roasted Autumn Vegetable Pot Pies, recipe, cooking, food
