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Butternut Squash & White Bean Pot Pie
A warming pot pie with roasted butternut squash and creamy white beans bound in a savory sauce, topped with golden flaky pastry.
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
1h
Method
1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Peel the butternut squash, remove seeds, and cut into 2cm cubes. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
2
Roast for 20-22 minutes, until the edges are caramelized and a knife pierces the flesh easily. Set aside.
3
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced yellow onion and cook 6-8 minutes, until soft and translucent.
4
Add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute more, until fragrant.
5
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to coat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
6
Pour in the chicken broth gradually, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Add the milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
7
Stir in the white beans, salt, black pepper, thyme, and ground ginger. Simmer 5-6 minutes, until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
8
Fold in the roasted butternut squash. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
9
Transfer the filling to a 9x13 baking dish. Preheat oven to 190°C.
10
Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface and drape over the baking dish. Trim edges and crimp to seal. Cut 3 small slits in the center to allow steam to escape.
11
Beat the egg and brush over the pastry surface for a golden finish.
12
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the pastry is deeply golden and the filling is bubbling through the steam slits.
13
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Scatter the parsley over the top.
Grade pending
Nutri-Score
Estimated nutrition
Grade pending · 100% ingredient coverage
Calories
1068
per serving
Source of protein · 35g
Protein
35g
Carbs
131g
Fat
48g
VegetarianDiabetesHeart HealthyLow SodiumBalanced MealHigh Fiber
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
C
Environmental impact
Moderate impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
1.0
per serving
CCarbonAEU all-round· carbon sets the grade
Water
0.4m³
Runoff
0.09g P
Shortcrust Pastry drives 37% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
6
Umami
3
Sweet
5
Salty
1
Sour
1
Bitter
3
Spicy
Textures
CreamyCrispyTender
Aromas
HerbalRoasted
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
OvenSafety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Bring filling to a full simmer during cooking to ensure sauce thickens properly and reaches safe internal temperature. Bake assembled pie at 190°C until pastry is deeply golden and filling bubbles through steam slits, indicating thorough cooking.
Cross Contamination
Use separate cutting boards and utensils for allergen-free preparation if cooking for individuals with milk, egg, or gluten sensitivities. Clean all surfaces thoroughly between uses.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover pot pie within 2 hours of serving. Store covered in airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze individual portions wrapped tightly in freezer-safe wrap for up to 2 months.
Allergen Warning
This dish contains multiple top allergens. Always inform guests of allergen content before serving. For severe allergies, prepare a separate portion in a controlled environment to eliminate cross-contact risk.
High Risk Population
Young children, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised persons should only consume this dish when fully cooked and properly stored. The dairy and egg content require strict temperature control.
Handling
When brushing egg wash onto hot pastry, avoid applying excessive pressure that could puncture the crust. Allow pie to cool 5 minutes before slicing to let filling set and reduce scalding risk.
Pro Tips
Technique
When roasting your squash, watch for the edges to caramelize like the crust of good rice—not to rush, not to wait. The natural sugars must rise through dry heat before they are ready to meet the sauce. This is how I learned to read the coals, and the principle holds true for all that grows from the earth.
Substitution
If you wish to honor the dish with less richness, reduce the butter by one tablespoon and substitute an equal measure of the chicken broth. The sauce will be lighter, but it will still bind. The squash still speaks.
From the chef
Butternut squash roasted until its sugars rise to the surface, folded with white beans softened in a butter-thickened broth — this pot pie asks for patience, not fire. The thyme is a whisper, the ginger a quiet undercurrent. What matters is the pastry above, golden and sealed, holding everything together while the filling settles into itself. When the crust splits and steam rises, the squash and beans are ready to be exactly what they are: warm, honest, complete.
TagsComfort FoodVegetarian FriendlyAutumnBakingOne DishFlaky CrustCreamy
AllergensMilkEggsWheatGlutenCelery
Source: generated · June 12, 2026