Vegan Pot Pie Recipe (2024)

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(Last Updated On: September 17, 2021)

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This tasty vegan pot pie recipe has a thick and hearty filling and a buttery puff pastry topping!

The perfect warming comfort food that is a classic veggie-based version of chicken pot pie.

This pot pie has mixed vegetables, potatoes, mushrooms and herbs for a flavorful filling.

You’ll love this vegetarian version of such a classic recipe!

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This vegetarian pot pie recipe is the perfect meal on a cold night.

It warms you up and is packed with herb flavors, letting the vegetables become the stars of this dish.

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Vegetarian Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

I love using store-bought puff pastry for pot pies!

Most brands are vegan and it is a super convenient way to top your pot pie, and they’re also delicious and buttery.

I also opted for frozen veggies in this recipe – you can use fresh but I always love a quick and easy alternative on busy nights.

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Sometimes simple things are the best – baking vegetables, mushrooms and potatoes with delicious herbs is more than enough to pack this pie with flavor and comfort.

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How to Make Vegan Pot Pie

Preparing the Vegetable Filling

To make this tasty vegan pot pie, start by letting your puff pastry thaw on the counter for 40 minutes (I used store bought frozen puff pastry – just be sure to check that the brand is vegan!).

In a large pan over medium heat, add the vegan butter until it melts and then toss in the chopped onion.

Cook for 2 minutes and then add the minced garlic for another minute.

Add the diced potato and cook for 3-5 minutes until soft when poked with a fork.

To speed this up, I like to add a splash of water and then cover the pan to let them steam a bit.

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Add in the mixed veggies (I used a combination of carrots, peas and green beans, using frozen vegetables really speeds up this dish!) and the mushrooms.

Cook for 3-4 minutes and then sprinkle in the flour.

Stirring constantly, cook for 2 minutes.

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Now pour in the vegetable broth, plant milk (I used almond), herbs, salt, pepper and nutritional yeast if using.

Give it a good mix and let it come to a light boil.

Then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 5-8 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.

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Assembling and Topping with Puff Pastry

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and spray a 13×9 pan with non-stick spray.

Pour in the pot pie filling and evenly spread out.

Now, take your thawed puff pastry (be sure to just let it thaw for 40 minutes until it’s workable, you don’t want it to get too warm), and roll it out into a 14 by 10 inch rectangle.

Roll it onto the rolling pin and then evenly unroll it over the pan.

Tuck the edges under to evenly top the filling, and then use a fork to seal all around the edges.

Cut a few slits in the middle and then brush on some plant milk to help it brown.

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Baking with Vegan Pot Pie

Bake for 27-33 minutes, or until nicely golden brown all over with a bubbly filling.

If the edges start to brown faster than the center, you can carefully take it out and cover the edges with aluminum foil before placing back inside to finish baking.

Just be very careful not to burn yourself on the hot pan!

Let the pie cool for a few minutes and then enjoy! The filling will thicken more as it cools as well.

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Easy Homemade Vegetable Pot Pie

This is the easiest and tastiest way to make a completely vegan pot pie, without compromising on flavor!

This recipe is perfect to serve to guests and it heats up great as a meal prep option.

I always love a good hearty, fuss-free dinner recipe, and this one does not disappoint!

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This recipe is:

  • Simple
  • Delicious
  • Hearty
  • Filling
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Comforting

Check out these other hearty vegan meals!

Vegan Tater Tot Casserole

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Vegan Mushroom Wellington

Easy Vegan Chili Recipe

Vegan Lentil “Meatloaf”

Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry

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Yield: 8 Servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

The best ever vegan pot pie recipe with a thick and hearty filling and crisp puff pastry top. The ultimate vegetarian comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 Cups Mixed Vegetables (I used frozen)
  • 1 Medium Potato
  • 1 Onion
  • 8 oz. Mushrooms
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Vegan Butter
  • 1 3/4 Cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Cup Plant Milk + more to top
  • 1 Tsp Dried Thyme
  • 2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast (optional)
  • 3/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Pepper
  • 1 Sheet Puff Pastry (I used store bought)

Instructions

  1. Let the puff pastry thaw on the counter for 40 minutes.
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook another minute.
  4. Add the diced potato and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes (you can add a splash of water and cover the pot to help speed this up).
  5. Add the mixed veggies and sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  6. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  7. Pour in the vegetable broth, plant milk, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper and nutritional yeast and mix well. Bring to a light boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-8 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.
  8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and spray a 13x9 pan with non-stick spray.
  9. Pour the filling into the prepared pan. Roll out puff pastry to 14 by 10 inches, roll onto the rolling pan and then unroll evenly over the pan.
  10. Fold the edges under and seal with a fork all the way around.
  11. Cut a few slits in the center and then brush on some plant milk.
  12. Bake for 27-33 minutes or until golden brown* all over with a bubbly filling.

Notes

*If the edges start to brown faster than the center, carefully remove the pan from the oven, cover the edges with aluminum foil (very carefully!) and then place back into the oven.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 436Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 453mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g

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FAQs

How do you keep the bottom crust of a chicken pot pie from getting soggy? ›

Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White

During that time, the egg cooks into a glossy layer that will later prevent the filling from seeping into the crust and making it soggy.

How to thicken pot pie filling without cornstarch? ›

Adding flour to the chicken and vegetable mixture will set it up for becoming thick and creamy once you pour in the broth. Just let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.

What is the sauce made of in chicken pot pie? ›

The sauce in chicken pot pie is typically a gravy. I use a seasoned white gravy made from scratch with flavor-building ingredients, chicken broth, and half-and-half.

How to thicken up pot pie filling? ›

How to thicken the chicken pie filling. All-purpose flour thickens the filling, just like making gravy. It's briefly cooked with vegetables to remove the raw flour taste. Slowly stir in chicken stock or broth and heavy cream.

How to keep your bottom pie crust from getting soggy? ›

Crust dust is a 1:1 mixture of flour and granulated sugar. When baking a pie, especially a fruit pie, a couple of teaspoons of crust dust sprinkled into the bottom of the crust will help prevent the crust from becoming saturated with juicy filling as it bakes.

Should I bake the bottom pie crust first? ›

You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put. Pre-baking the pie crust is only required when making a custard pie OR when making a fresh fruit pie.

What ethnicity is chicken pot pie? ›

Chicken pot pie is an all-American comfort food. The most iconic version of it originated in Lancaster, in Pennsylvania Dutch country, but was brought to the United States by European settlers and had its roots in English dishes made from leftovers.

Is the chicken in pot pies already cooked? ›

What is Chicken Pot Pie? We call it a delicious excuse to eat pie for dinner! It's your leftover cooked chicken or turkey and frozen mixed veggies in a buttery, rich sauce; all tucked inside flaky pie pastry. With all these flavors and textures going on, you'll get requests to serve it often!

How do you keep chicken pot pie from being runny? ›

I only have 2 tips to ensure you nail The Pot every single time: Thicken filling to desired consistency before putting it in the pots. The sauce won't thicken at all once the lid is on. So keep cooking until the sauce is a nice creamy consistency and not watery.

Why is my pot pie so soupy? ›

A watery potpie may be the result of not cooking the filling for long enough or adding too much liquid to the filling. Another possible reason for the pie being watery is if you add watery vegetables like spinach or green beans to the filling rather than potatoes or carrots, which soak up liquid.

What does cornstarch do to pie filling? ›

Cornstarch has thickening power similar to Instant ClearJel.

How do I keep my bottom crust crispy? ›

Blind-bake your base before adding a filling to help to firm the base and avoid liquid being absorbed into it. Prick the base with a fork to help steam escape, cover with foil or parchment, and weigh it down with ceramic baking beans, uncooked rice or white sugar. Then bake at 220°C (425°F) for 15 minutes.

Do you blind bake the bottom of a chicken pie? ›

I only gave my pot pie a top crust, because I feel like the bottom crust always gets soggy. If you do want to add a bottom crust, I suggest blind baking it.

Should I egg wash the bottom pie crust? ›

The protein from the egg white creates a seal between the crust and the filling and prevents the filling from making the crust too soggy. I've recently started doing this extra step and while it's not 100% necessary, it does add a little extra reassurance to keep your pie crust firmer.

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