Our hearty and healthy vegan root vegetable pot pies are the ultimate comfort food! Perfect for a cozy weekend dinner or a holiday main dish. You can even make them ahead of time so they're ready to go for a weeknight meal. Serve it with our Winter Citrus & Arugula Salad.
Published Dec. 8, 2014 and updated Dec. 9, 2019.
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VEGAN POT PIE
There was a time when I had no shame popping a Marie Callender's frozen pot pie into the oven for dinner.
I grew up eating chicken pot pie, and although the Meyer family no longer eats chicken, we still love pot pie.
The flaky pie crust and the tender vegetables in that savory broth is so delicious and satisfying on a cold winter night.
If you haven't made homemade pot pies before, now is the time. We promise, you won't be disappointed.
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HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY VEGAN ROOT VEGETABLE POT PIES
STEP ONE
The first thing you'll need to do is make the pie crust.
Our homemade vegan pie crust recipe is easy to make and so flaky and tender. If you don't want to make pie crust from scratch, feel free to buy ready-made crust.
STEP TWO
Now is the time to prep and cook the vegetables.
We like to cook the vegetables in a hot iron skillet until they are seared and begin to soften. This will ensure that the carrots and squash are tender, not hard.
STEP THREE
Roll out the pie crust dough and line the inside of the bowls with the dough.
Use the bowl as a tool to help cut a piece of dough for the top of the pot pie.
STEP FOUR
Fill the bowls lined with pie dough with the vegetables and cover with the circle of pie dough.
Crimp the sides together and cut slits in the dough to allow steam to release.
Brush with melted vegan butter so the crust gets golden brown.
STEP FIVE
Bake until golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
CAN YOU FREEZE DAIRY-FREE POT PIES?
Absolutely! Wrap the unbaked pot pie in a freezer safe wrapper and freeze for up to three months.
Follow the instructions in the recipe card to bake.
Store the cooked pot pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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VEGAN ROOT VEGETABLE POT PIES
Equipment
- stove
- Oven
Ingredients
- Pie crust recipe link below
- Filling
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large red onion – diced
- 3 cups of diced purple potatoes Feel free to use white or sweet potatoes
- 2 large carrots – Peeled and sliced
- 1 large celery root – diced
- 2 and ½ cups of diced butternut squash
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- ⅓ cup of red wine
- 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup of water plus 2 tablespoon of corn starch mixed together well
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup vegan butter melted
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (218°C)
- Heat the 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. When the oil is hot add the carrots and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the onion and celery root and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the squash and the potatoes and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the 4 cups of vegetable broth, ⅓ cup red wine, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Mix the ¼ cup of water and 2 tablespoon of corn starch and slowly pour into the pan while stirring constantly. The broth will begin to thicken. Cook for another 10 minutes.
- Take one disc of dough and cut it in half. Roll out one half until it’s thin and will fit inside the ramekin. Fill the dish with the vegetable mixture and roll out the other half of the dough and put on top of the ramekin. Pinch the sides of the crust together and pinch the edges with the tines of a fork. Slice a few vents in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape.
- Put the ramekins on a baking sheet to avoid spillage and bake for 40 minutes.
- Evenly brush the melted vegan button on top of the crust and bake for approximately 10 more minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let them rest for 3 minutes.
Notes
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Megan Bodin says
Thank you for the recipe! I did one pie in an 8x8 pan @ 400 degrees for 40 minutes.
Linda Meyer says
You're so welcome, Megan! We're so happy you enjoyed it, and we appreciate that you took the time to let us know. 🙂
Marna says
I cant believe sugar is processed with bone char! I have never heard of it and am very grateful for your pointing it out. I was wondering, what size ramekins are you using? I dont have any but I will buy them for this recipe! Any recommendations?
Thank you so much
Linda Meyer says
Hi Marna, yes, unless it's beet sugar or organic, you run the risk of it being processed with bone char. 🙁
We use 10 oz ramekins for this recipe. 8 oz would work, too. Let us know what you think.
MPaula says
What is bone chard free sugar?
Linda Meyer says
Most granulated white sugar is processed with bone char, which is the charred bones of animals. Organic sugar and beet sugar is not processed with bone char.