Thanksgiving Recipes

This vegan recipes will keep bellies full during the holiday eating season. 

Savory Garden Chick’n Pot Pie

This pot pie is a hearty, comforting dish filled with tender plant-based chicken or chick’n, seasonal vegetables and a creamy sauce, all wrapped in a flaky crust. Pot pie became a beloved staple in 19th-century America, often featured at family gatherings, much like Thanksgiving. Our healthy twist on this classic is the perfect meat-free option for your holiday table. Warm up your family dinner with a vegan chick’n pot pie that captures the nostalgia and comfort of the original. So grab your pie tin and let’s get baking, little chefs!

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1/2 cup potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1/2 cup onions, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 + 1/4 cups soy protein as the chicken substitute (tofu, seitan, etc.), diced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegan butter
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or any plant-based milk
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. In a large pot or skillet, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and saute until softened.
3. Add the flour to the pot and stir well to create a roux. Cook for a few minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
4. Slowly whisk in the vegetable broth and almond milk to the pot, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
5. Add the potatoes, carrots, peas, soy protein, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir to combine then allow the mixture to simmer until the vegetables are tender.
6. Once the filling is ready, transfer it to a standard 9-inch pie pan.
7. Roll out one sheet of puff pastry to fit the top of the pie dish. You can use a little flour to prevent sticking.
8. Place the rolled-out puff pastry over the filling, covering it completely. Trim any excess pastry hanging over the edges. Press the edges of the puff pastry against the rim of the pie dish to seal it.
9. Cut a few slits in the puff pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
10. Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes then serve and enjoy.

By Madison Amirehteshami