{"id":17058,"date":"2023-04-11T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?p=17058"},"modified":"2023-04-03T10:58:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T09:58:17","slug":"veg-box-bakes-4-sausage-and-leek-mash-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.canterbury.ac.uk\/sustainability\/veg-box-bakes-4-sausage-and-leek-mash-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Veg Box Bakes #4: Sausage and Leek Mash Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is another kale thing. But it doesn\u2019t have <\/em>to be, and I actually avoided it entirely. So for the whole recipe, whenever you read the word spinach, <\/em>you\u2019re free to imagine kale in its place (as originally deemed necessary), or you\u2019re welcome to give the out I have given you to a kale-less existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, it\u2019s very good. Ridiculously filling. Requires a little bit of multi-tasking, but we all deserve to be tested now and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image description: a bowl of sausage, leek and mash pie<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MAKES: 4 portions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIME: 45 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INGREDIENTS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm chunks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 tbsp oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 pork sausages (or your veggie alternative)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tbsp plain flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

450ml gravy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100-150g spinach, shredded (or kale\/spring greens)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 leeks, finely sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd tbsp wholegrain mustard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-3 tbsp milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50g grated cheese (I used cheddar)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image description: a pile of leeks and spinach on a wooden chopping board<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

METHOD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Boil the potatoes for 12 minutes, or until tender. Drain and leave to steam-dry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in either a shallow casserole dish, or a deep skillet (I used a wok). Pinch the sausages out of their casings and directly into the pan; break them into chunks as they fry for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown. Add the flour, stir, and cook for a further minute, before pouring in the gravy and 100-200ml water (depending on how thick you like your gravy). Bring it to a simmer, add the spinach, and cook for 5 minutes. Then remove from the heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, add the rest of the oil, then the leeks and fry for 5-10 minutes, until tender. If they need help cooking, add a small splash of water. Heat your grill to a high setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Mash the potatoes until smooth. Mash in your mustard, milk, and any extra seasoning, then stir through the leeks. If you need to move your sausage filling to a casserole dish to go in the grill, this is your time; then spoon and swirl the mash on top. Scatter over the grated cheese and grill for 3-5 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Image description: a saucepan with the mash and leeks mixed together<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    There\u2019s a moment while making this that it will feel pretty hectic \u2013 don\u2019t forget that if you\u2019re getting overwhelmed by three pans on the go that you\u2019re welcome to slow down and remove something from the heat! I lowered the heat for my leeks so I could give myself more time to sort out the mashed potatoes, and the sausage mixture can basically look after itself after you\u2019ve thrown in the spinach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This recipe is great for feeling like you\u2019ve accomplished something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Plus, if you\u2019re a member of our Veg Box Project<\/a> (order here<\/a>), then you can easily knock out at least three vegetables in your current boxes with this recipe!

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    By Bethany Climpson, Sustainability Engagement Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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