Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Thanksgiving Pot Pie, a delightful centerpiece perfect for any festive gathering. This dish features a flaky pie crust filled with savory chick’n pieces, fresh vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce, all topped with flavorful stuffing. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or simply enjoying a cozy family dinner, this pot pie is sure to impress both vegans and non-vegans alike. With its hearty texture and vibrant flavors, it’s the ideal meal for sharing good times with loved ones.
Ingredients
- 1 9-10” vegan pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups vegan chick’n pieces
- 2 medium carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 cups vegan vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2/3 cup vegan heavy cream
- 2–3 cups vegan stuffing
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by chilling it if homemade or allowing store-bought to thaw.
- Make stuffing according to recipe or package instructions; let cool.
- Cook chick’n pieces in an air fryer or pan until golden brown; set aside.
- In a frying pan, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened; season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Gradually stir in flour until combined. Slowly add vegetable broth while stirring until thickened; mix in peas and vegan heavy cream.
- Pour filling into the crust and top with stuffing evenly.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use chilled ingredients for a flakier crust. Customize the filling by adding your favorite seasonal vegetables. Allow the pie to rest for a few minutes before slicing for cleaner portions.