Best Potato Leek And Pea Pot Pie With Spinach Arugula Salad Recipes

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POTATO, LEEK, AND PEA POT PIE WITH SPINACH-ARUGULA SALAD



Potato, Leek, and Pea Pot Pie with Spinach-Arugula Salad image

Pot pie doesn't have to feel heavy-this spring version features tender leeks, creamy new potatoes, and sweet peas in a light, lemony sauce. An herb-packed salad with peppery radish and crunchy almonds helps round out the meal.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     30 Days of Groceries     Pot Pie     Sausage     Potato     Bake     Leek     Pea     Spinach     Arugula     Radish

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium leek, white and light-green parts only, cut crosswise into 1/3" rounds
5 tablespoons (or more) olive oil, divided
1 pound sweet Italian sausage (about 4 links), cut into 1/4" coins
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups leftover chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
2 medium carrots (about 5 1/2 ounces), peeled, cut into 1/4" coins
4 small new potatoes (about 5 ounces), cut into 1/2" cubes
6 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, such as Dufour or Pepperidge Farm, thawed
1 large egg (optional)
5 cups baby spinach (about 4 ounces)
4 cups baby arugula (about 3 ounces)
3 radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Place rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. If you see or feel dirt in leeks, rinse well, separating layers, then pat dry; otherwise, leave rounds intact.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a 10" cast-iron or other deep, heavy, ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage and garlic to a plate, reserving about 2 Tbsp. oil in pan.
  • Return pan to low heat and add flour, 1 Tbsp. at a time, stirring to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to smell toasty and is the color of peanut butter, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in stock 1/4-cupful at a time. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add carrots, potatoes, and leek and simmer until carrots and potatoes are just softened and liquid is reduced by half, 10-12 minutes. Add reserved sausage and garlic, peas, dill, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper and stir to combine.
  • Remove from heat. Place pastry over skillet, tucking corners gently into sides; it won't completely cover pan. Whisk egg with 1 Tbsp. water (if not using, substitute 1 Tbsp. oil) in a small bowl and brush top of pastry. Cut four 1" slits in pastry to vent.
  • Bake pot pie until pastry is beginning to brown and underside is cooked, 23-25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
  • Meanwhile, whisk remaining 4 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add spinach, arugula, radishes, cilantro, parsley, and almonds and toss to combine.
  • Divide pot pie among plates and serve salad alongside.

SKILLET VEGETABLE POTPIE



Skillet Vegetable Potpie image

Loaded with the season's finest offerings, this pie comes together in one skillet and manages to be hearty yet light. Leek provides a sweet and aromatic base, potatoes add body, fennel delivers an earthy note and asparagus imparts crisp freshness. (You could also use broccoli or green beans.) Sour cream in the base offers a slight tang and keeps the sauce light. Be sure to chop all of your vegetables around the same size to ensure they cook evenly and are tender by the time the pastry is golden. If you like, add other seasonal vegetables like peas or fava beans in the spring, or cauliflower or brussels sprouts in the fall and winter. (Frozen vegetables work well, too.) When using store-bought puff pastry, thaw it in the fridge overnight. If you don't have an ovenproof 9- or 10-inch skillet, simply transfer the mixture to a similar-sized round or square baking dish.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories     dinner, weeknight, pies and tarts, vegetables, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 leek, finely chopped into ¼-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, cored and finely diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 14 ounces)
2 medium Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes, peeled and finely diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 14 ounces)
16 to 20 asparagus spears, trimmed and sliced into ¼-inch pieces (about 12 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
Black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1 cup vegetable stock
8 ounces sour cream
1 bunch of chives, finely sliced (about ½ cup)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup grated Gruyère (about 3 ounces)
1 (14-ounce) sheet puff pastry, completely thawed
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon of water

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the middle position, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and set aside.
  • Heat a 9- to 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium high. Add the olive oil, leek, garlic and fennel, and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened. Add the potatoes, asparagus and salt, then season with black pepper and stir. Scatter with the flour and give it a quick stir to coat well. Add the stock, sour cream, chives, Dijon mustard and Gruyère, and stir until well combined. Remove from heat.
  • On a lightly floured surface using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the pastry 1 to 2 inches wider than the skillet. Carefully place the puff pastry over the top of the skillet and trim any long edges, then, working quickly, tuck and fold in the edges of the pastry so it sits just inside the rim of the skillet, to create a rough border. Brush the pastry with egg wash and carefully score the top with a few slits to allow air to escape during baking.
  • Place the skillet on the baking sheet and transfer to the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pastry is golden and bubbling around the edges. Let sit for 10 minutes before eating.

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