Southwestern Pot Pie

Health score
26%
Southwestern Pot Pie
55 min.
4
500kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Southwestern Pot Pie! This vibrant dish is a perfect fusion of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of the Southwest. Imagine a warm, comforting pot pie filled with tender sweet potatoes or butternut squash, zesty salsa, and hearty chickpeas, all simmered to perfection. It's not just a meal; it's an experience that brings together the best of wholesome ingredients and bold spices.

In just 55 minutes, you can create a satisfying main course that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. With each bite, you'll enjoy a delightful balance of textures and tastes, from the creamy cornbread topping to the savory vegetable filling. Plus, this dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, clocking in at around 500 calories per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch or a comforting dinner, this Southwestern Pot Pie is sure to impress. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to savor a dish that celebrates the vibrant flavors of the Southwest. Your kitchen is about to become the heart of flavor and warmth!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • cup onion chopped
  • cups butternut squash cubed peeled
  • 16 oz salsa thick
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • cup corn frozen
  • 15 oz garbanzo beans drained canned (garbanzo beans)
  • 6.5 oz just-add-water cornbread mix 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • tablespoon sunflower seeds 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • toothpicks
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  3. Stir in sweet potatoes, salsa, water and cinnamon.
  4. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in corn and beans.
  5. In medium bowl, mix cornbread mix, milk and 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in nuts. Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto vegetable mixture. Cover; simmer about 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Calories500kcal
Protein10.78%
Fat29.91%
Carbs59.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.58
Glycemic Load
5.32
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.758695467659%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
8.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:500.25kcal
25.01%
Fat:17.4g
26.78%
Saturated Fat:3.46g
21.64%
Carbohydrates:77.64g
25.88%
Net Carbohydrates:64.41g
23.42%
Sugar:18.46g
20.51%
Cholesterol:4.58mg
1.53%
Sodium:1435.58mg
62.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.11g
28.21%
Vitamin A:8107.71IU
162.15%
Manganese:1.47mg
73.64%
Fiber:13.23g
52.92%
Vitamin B6:1.04mg
52.17%
Phosphorus:464.58mg
46.46%
Folate:122.64µg
30.66%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.36%
Potassium:986.2mg
28.18%
Vitamin C:22.98mg
27.85%
Magnesium:109.93mg
27.48%
Vitamin E:3.93mg
26.18%
Vitamin B3:4.77mg
23.85%
Iron:3.93mg
21.85%
Copper:0.41mg
20.65%
Vitamin K:20.63µg
19.65%
Calcium:181.27mg
18.13%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.04%
Vitamin B5:1.36mg
13.61%
Zinc:1.94mg
12.93%
Selenium:8.52µg
12.16%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.44%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.24%