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Easy 1-Hour Vegan Pot Pie – Failproof & Protein-Rich Recipe

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This easy 1-hour vegan pot pie is a hearty, protein-rich comfort food featuring a savory vegetable and tofu filling encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfectly seasoned with herbs and a touch of soy sauce, this dish combines tender carrots, potatoes, and celery with crumbled, lightly pan-fried tofu, all baked under a golden, crisp crust. A failproof, plant-based meal ideal for cozy dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons plain white flour
  • 1 large medium potato, diced
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon mixed dry herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups (470 ml) vegetable stock

Tofu

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small block firm tofu (7 oz. / 200g)
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Crust

  • 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (11 oz. / 320g)
  • 1 teaspoon almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, sautéing for about 5 minutes until slightly softened. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons white flour and stir well to combine.
  2. Simmer the Vegetables: Add diced potato, 2 cups vegetable stock, ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, ½ teaspoon mixed dry herbs, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Cook the Tofu: In another non-stick pan, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat until hot. Crumble the firm tofu by hand into the pan. Add ½ tablespoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Fry the tofu mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until excess liquid evaporates and tofu is lightly browned.
  4. Combine Tofu and Filling: Add the sautéed tofu to the vegetable filling and stir well to evenly combine all ingredients.
  5. Assemble the Pie: Transfer the combined filling to a 9-inch pie dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Lay the puff pastry sheet over the filling, allowing about a 1-inch (2 cm) overhang around the edges. Trim any excess dough, then fold the overhang inward to seal the edges. Crimp the edges by pinching the dough between your fingers to create a decorative seal.
  6. Decorate and Vent: Use any leftover pastry to cut shapes with small cookie cutters (such as leaves or stars) and place them on top of the crust for decoration. Use a sharp knife or fork to make small slits across the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape during baking, preventing the crust from puffing excessively.
  7. Glaze and Bake: Brush the pastry surface with 1 teaspoon almond milk or a mixture of almond milk and 1 teaspoon maple syrup for a slightly sweet glaze. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time depending on how finely chopped the vegetables are; larger pieces may require a longer simmer.
  • If vegetables stick to the pan during cooking, add a splash more vegetable broth to prevent burning.
  • Keep the puff pastry chilled before working with it to make handling easier and reduce tearing.
  • Create small slits in the top crust before baking to let steam escape and ensure an evenly baked, flaky pastry.

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