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Savory, Delicious Turkey-less Vegan Pot Pie

Tired of the same old Thanksgiving meal? Give this vegan turkey pot pie a try. It's super simple to make and so delicious. It is sure to become a new family favorite!
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Course Dinner
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium potato
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1/2 cup diced green beans fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup corn fresh, canned or frozen
  • 1 package Gardein turk’y cutlets or sub with tofu, tempeh, or any other plant based meat or just add more veggies!
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1 small diced onion approx. 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup plant based butter
  • 1-1 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 1 3/4 cup veggie broth
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp savoury
  • 1 Tbsp thyme fresh or dried
  • 2 frozen pie crusts (or recipe for 2 pie crusts to ensure you have a top to the pot pie!

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 375F
  • Cook Gardein cutlets according to instructions on package.
  • Dice cutlets into cubes & set aside.
  • Peel & dice potatoes & carrots into bite size (or whatever size you prefer).
  • Dice green beans (if using fresh beans).
  • Boil or steam carrots, potatoes, & green beans until they are soft but still firm.
  • Dice onion & celery.
  • Heat pan on medium heat.
  • Add butter to pan.
  • Add garlic & sauté 1-2 minutes.
  • Add diced onion & celery and sauté until onion is soft and translucent.
  • Add flour, salt, pepper, & savoury.
  • Stir until flour is blended.
  • Add veggie broth & milk slowly and mix with the flour thoroughly.
  • Add thyme.
  • Simmer 4-5 minutes until filling starts to thicken.
  • Add cutlets, potatoes, carrots, peas, beans, & corn (I add corn & peas in frozen state).
  • Allow to simmer a few more minutes until filling is thick but still a tad “saucy” - add more plant milk if needed.
  • Add to pie crust.
  • Add top crust.
  • Cut out slits to allow steam to release.
  • Bake 45-60 minutes (depending on your oven, set timer to 45 minutes, and monitor every 5 minutes to allow to brown up!).
  • Serve with mashed potatoes,  veggies, & gravy!
Keyword vegan, vegan turkey
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