How to Make Vegetable Pie
Gather your utensils & prepare your ingredients., Prepare the pastry., Heat a large frying pan with a little oil or butter., Make the sauce., Combine sauce and vegetables., Roll out pastry thinly (approx 5mm or 1/5 of an inch) and top baking...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather your utensils & prepare your ingredients.
In a food processor or other mixing bowl, combine butter and flour until blended, it should resemble fine crumbs.
Add sour cream and pulse until combined.
If necessary, add cold water 1 teaspoon at a time and pulse until it starts to form clumps of dough.
Put aside in the fridge while you prepare your other ingredients. , Fry the carrots, onions and celery until golden brown.
Add garlic and sweet potato with 1/2 cup of water. cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
You may make the sauce during this time.
Add zucchini and stir through, cook until vegetables are just tender.
Take off the heat. , Heat the butter and once melted, add the flour and optional spice seasonings if desired, Once combined, add the milk in batches, whisking over low heat until thick and smooth to the taste.
Check for salt & pepper and add as required. , Add remaining peas and herbs if desired as these ingredients need minimal cooking.
Place filling into the pie dish, casserole or individual serving dishes. , Brush with milk or beaten egg if desired for a nice glaze. , This is usually about 20-25 minutes. , -
Step 2: Prepare the pastry.
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Step 3: Heat a large frying pan with a little oil or butter.
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Step 4: Make the sauce.
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Step 5: Combine sauce and vegetables.
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Step 6: Roll out pastry thinly (approx 5mm or 1/5 of an inch) and top baking dish/s.
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Step 7: Bake at 180C / 350F until pastry is golden and filling is warmed through.
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Step 8: Finished.
Detailed Guide
In a food processor or other mixing bowl, combine butter and flour until blended, it should resemble fine crumbs.
Add sour cream and pulse until combined.
If necessary, add cold water 1 teaspoon at a time and pulse until it starts to form clumps of dough.
Put aside in the fridge while you prepare your other ingredients. , Fry the carrots, onions and celery until golden brown.
Add garlic and sweet potato with 1/2 cup of water. cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
You may make the sauce during this time.
Add zucchini and stir through, cook until vegetables are just tender.
Take off the heat. , Heat the butter and once melted, add the flour and optional spice seasonings if desired, Once combined, add the milk in batches, whisking over low heat until thick and smooth to the taste.
Check for salt & pepper and add as required. , Add remaining peas and herbs if desired as these ingredients need minimal cooking.
Place filling into the pie dish, casserole or individual serving dishes. , Brush with milk or beaten egg if desired for a nice glaze. , This is usually about 20-25 minutes. ,
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