POTATO, LEEK & BUTTER BEAN POT PIE
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS:
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 large leeks, halved, sliced and thoroughly washed (the dark green parts too!)
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable stock
2/3 cup half-and-half
3/4 lb gold potatoes, cut into small cubes (smaller than mine in the video for best results)
3 (15-oz) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
2 (9-inch) pie crusts, homemade or store-bought
1 large egg, beaten
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, leeks, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until celery is soft and translucent.
2) Add garlic and thyme and sauté for another 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
3) Stir in flour until no dry patches remain, about 1 minute. Stir in vegetable stock and half-and-half, and season generously with salt and pepper.
4) Add potatoes and butter beans. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are mostly tender. Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and set aside to cool for 15-20 minutes.
5) Preheat oven to 425F. Roll out pie dough to fit in a deep 9-inch pie dish. Pour in filling, cover with top crust, cut a small vent, and crimp edges to seal. Brush with beaten egg.
6) Bake in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until crust is deeply golden-brown. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.