Turkey Root Vegetable Pot Pie
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 small red or white potatoes
  • 2 carrots (we like to use purple or yellow carrots for a different color)
  • 2 parsnips
  • 1 cup frozen green beans, cut into small 1 inch pieces
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup chopped yellow onion (1 small onion)
  • ¾ cup chopped celery (3 large stalks)
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock (or turkey stock if you have it)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked cubed or shredded turkey
  • 1 sheet pie dough (homemade or store bought)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Wash and scrub the root vegetables (sweet potato, potatoes, carrots and parsnips) with a potato scrubber. Peel and chop the vegetables into small ½ inch cubes.
  3. Place the chopped root vegetables and green beans on a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and bake in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender. Use a paring knife to pierce the vegetables to check that they are soft. Remove the pan from the oven and set aside to cool slightly while you make the sauce.
  4. In a large saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the onion and celery until soft, but not brown. Stir frequently, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small pot, heat the milk and chicken broth together on low heat. You just want to warm them through. (You could also warm them in a glass measuring cup in the microwave for about 1½ minutes).
  6. When the onion/celery mixture is soft, add the flour to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Slowly whisk in the warm broth/milk mixture and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Add the parsley, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
  9. Toss the cooked, cooled vegetables and turkey in the sauce.
  10. Pour the filling into a greased 9x12 inch baking dish.
  11. On a cutting board or counter top, roll out your pie dough to about ¼ inch in thickness, using a sprinkle of flour as needed to prevent sticking. Invite your child to cut out fun shapes using cookie cutters. Lay the dough shapes on top of the filling, overlapping them to completely cover the top.
  12. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. Let the pot pie cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Sweet Peas and ABCs at https://www.sweetpeasandabcs.com/turkey-root-vegetable-pot-pie/