This Vegan Pot Pie recipe has everything going for it! Hearty lentils are smothered in a vegan gravy and surrounded by a crispy, flaky, golden crust.
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You might be wondering if a vegan version of a ground beef pot pie holds up against the classic dish.
I’m here to tell you that not only does my version of the classic ground beef pot pie taste great-it’s actually a lot healthier for you, and costs less to make!
There are three main components to a great vegan pot pie:
- The savory lentil pie filling
- The vegan gravy
- The Flaky pie crust
Which Lentils to Use for a Vegan Pot Pie
The meatiness for our vegan pot pie is going to come from green lentils! Here I’ve used a canned version, but honestly they are incredibly simple to make at home from scratch!
I like how the green lentils keep their shape during the cooking process. If you want a filling with a little less texture than you could switch the green lentils out for a red or pink lentil. These lentils tend to mush up more when cooking.
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How to Cook Lentils
Cooking lentils is easy enough on the stove top. For perfect green lentils you will want a water to lentil ratio of 2:1. Place the lentils and water in a pot over medium heat and bring to the boil. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. They are done once the water has absorbed and the lentils are tender. Red or pink lentils will have a shorter cooking time (around 5-7 minutes), and use the same 2:1 ratio.
If you are lucky enough to have an Instant Pot, then this recipe for cooked lentils from Rainbow Plant Life is perfect to get you started!
The lentils will be combined with diced onion and potato and then smothered in a vegan gravy sauce!
Making vegan gravy is actually dead simple. Once I explain how to do it, you’re going to see that a vegan gravy isn’t really that different at all to a traditional beef stock gravy.
How to Make Vegan Gravy
Making vegan gravy for our pot pie is super simple using a vegetarian beef stock! I used the McCormik’s “All Vegetable Beef Bouillon” here because that’s what I had on hand, but my most favourite beef stock replacement is the Better Than Bouillon brand. They also make an amazing chicken stock from an all vegetable base as well! You can try that while making my Chickpea Pot Pie!
All you need to do is add in your stock to the pot of lentils, onion and potato, bring to the boil and slowly add in a flour and water mixture to thicken. The technique is exactly the same as making a gravy from beef stock or drippings.
What about the pie crust? You can very easily make your own vegan pie crust at home using just a few simple ingredients. Check out this Easy Vegan Pie Crust recipe over on Nora’s blog! If you don’t have the time or energy to make your own (like me right now!) Check out other in-store options.
Are Pastry Shells Vegan?
The short answer is no. Definitely not all pie or pastry shells are vegan. Popular brand names like Tenderflake use animal ingredients. Even their all-vegetable shortening version contains whey, a milk ingredient.
I have found No Name brands do not contain milk ingredients, however, recently I discovered most do still contain l-cystein. This ingredient is derived from feathers and animal hairs and is not sutible for most ethical vegans.
For my recipe, I used The No Name brand from Superstore (Loblaws). This one does not contain milk ingredients but it does contain l-cystein, and I will not be purchasing them again.
Now that we’ve got all the bases covered, let me show you how to put everything together to make this Healthy Vegan Pot Pie!!
How to Make a Vegan Pot Pie:
Vegan Lentil Pot Pie
This Vegan Pot Pie recipe has everything going for it! Hearty lentils are smothered in a vegan gravy and surrounded by a crispy, flaky, golden crust.
Ingredients
- 1/2 white or yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 can green lentils about 2 cups, cooked
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cube vegetarian beef stock
- 1 cup hot water to make the "beef" stock
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup cold water to dissolve the flour into
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 box vegan frozen pie shells or two homemade crusts
Instructions
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Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Remove the frozen pie shells from the box and set on the counter to thaw.
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In a small pot, add in your diced potatoes and cover with water. Place over medium high heat and boil until soft. About 7-10 minutes.
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In a separate sauce pan, over medium heat, add the diced onion and garlic. Water saute until the onion becomes translucent.
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Open and drain your can of lentils and add them to the sauce pan. Reduce heat to low.
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In a separate container, mix your bouillon cube with 1 cup of hot water to dissolve.
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Add your vegan beef stock to the lentil and onion mixture.
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In a separate small bowl, combine the flour and cold water. Whisk until smooth. Set Aside.
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Drain the cooked potatoes and add them to the lentil and onion mixture. Stir to combine.
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Increase the heat to medium high. Once the lentil mixture comes to the boil, slowly whisk in the flour and water. Stir constantly until the sauce has began to thicken.
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Remove the sauce pan from the heat.
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Place a thawed pie shell onto a sturdy baking sheet.
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Add the lentil filling to the pie shell.
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Top the pie with another thawed crust by inverting it on top of the filled shell.
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Pinch the two shells together at the edges.
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Cut openings in the top of the pie in order for steam to escape.
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Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes, until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Serve with a fresh salad and roasted vegetables.
Recipe Notes
Calorie calculation is approximate.
I hope you guys give this awesome lentil recipe a try! It really is the best healthy pot pie and you won’t miss the ground beef!
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This pot pie looks so warm and hearty. I really like the way you’ve broken down the recipe into smaller / simpler parts.
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Thank you! I’m so glad you found it easy to follow!
looks delicious and very filling. I would love to try it so much! I think I just found what I really need to cook next
I hope you love it! Enjoy!
I’m not vegan, but I love lentils and I love the look of this recipe! I generally only use them in soup, so this is a neat way to make a dish that isn’t meat and a new use I never considered!
I hope this recipe becomes a new favorite way to use lentils!
I love cooking with lentils! I have a recipe for a vegan lentil meatloaf that my family enjoys, I bet they would also really enjoy this as well!
Ooh! We should trade recipes! I’d love to try that lentil loaf out!
Yes! This looks great!!! I wonder if the lentils were mashed, if it would be similar mouth-feel to regular pot pie. I will have to give it a go and try it out.
I personally enjoy a little texture to the inside of a pot pie but I bet if you mashed the lentils they would be extra creamy!
I can’t wait to try this recipe. It looks amazing and super easy! I’m excited!
Thanks!! I hope you enjoy it!
This recipe is very dope. I have tried some vegan diets and this one looks like I’m gonna like it. I’ll feed you back when I do
This vegan pot pie is really satisfying! I think you’ll enjoy it!
This looks scrumptious! My crew loves Pot Pie, especially in the fall & winter, I can’t wait to make this for them!
Pot pie is comfort food at its best! Especially in the cold weather!
This is such an easy recipe to follow and the lentils is a great choice for giving the body and fullness you need for a pot pie. I’m going to be trying this soon.
I love how well lentils can mimic meat. They are super cheap, easy to make and nutritious.
Ahh, I found you again! Sounds creepy, right? Yeah, I know. Lol. I read your teriyaki rice bowl post, and I actually convinced my husband to let me make it for him. He hates tofu, but after reading your post, learned they aren’t all the same and I was able to explain that to him. So I explained this to him, and after him actually agreeing to try it, lost your recipe. Mostly because I couldn’t remember the name of your blog. I swear, I need to make an actual list of posts/blog names that I want to return to visit more frequently.
This sounds like an interesting recipe as well. I too love the better than bullion stuff for making gravy. I just stocked up on some more at the store last week, realizing that I didn’t have any besides the turkey one. Which impresses me all by itself. It is so hard to find a good turkey base or broth. But that part doesn’t matter to you, since you’re vegan. I may be rambling. Lol. Anyway, I’m excited to read more of your recipes and see if I can find more great recipes that my husband will try with me!
Oh wow!! I’m so glad you were able to find my recipe again! I can’t wait to hear how that tofu works out for you! It sounds intimidating at first but it turns out really delicious! As for this pot pie I think you guys will love it! It’s really satisfying and a great way to use lentils!
This looks delightful and tasty. I would love to try making this. Bet my kids would absolutely love this.
My kids are pretty picky and they like it! That’s rare-trust me!!
Your pie looks delicious. I am not vegan, but even the filling appeals to me. The pastry looks so good too.
This pie is really great! You won’t miss the chicken:)
I’ve never tried vegan food before not mention a pie. It looks lush though, thanks for sharing.
Thank you! It’s a good way to try something different!
Whoa this looks amazing. So hearty and filling. Perfect for Fall which right around the corner. My daughter has been talking about pot pie’s lately too.
I honestly love fall so much-bring in the comfort food!!
This vegan pot pie looks amazing! I plan to make it for meatless monday, I think my kids will love it!
This is a great one for meatless Monday for sure!
This vegan pot pie looks healthy and delicious! I’d love to give it a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!
Hope it becomes a favorite!
What a great vegan recipe for pot pie. I would never have thought to use lentils but it makes perfect sense. The crust looks delicious. Exactly as it should be, golden brown with a bit of flaky to it.
Thanks Scott!! I love using lentils in a pot pie!
Looks delicious! What a great recipe for a healthy pot pie. Also, fantastic tip about no name brands being vegan products.
I was surprised to see that the no name brands are usually vegan! They are cheaper and vegan. A win win for sure!
Even though this is meatless, it looks absolutely delicious! A must-try for sure.
Thanks Elizabeth! I hope you enjoy it!
I love anything that looks this good, is this healthy and offers such great value. Even though I might not be vegan, this just looks so appetising and the ingredients are super good for you.
It’s a great way to include more plant based meals in your diet!
I’m always looking for recipes to use when my daughter comes to visit. I think she’d really enjoy this one! The recipe is simple enough that I can follow it. Pinning for later!
Thank you Tracy! I can’t wait to hear how it turns out for you guys!
This looks the tastiest thing I have seen all day. Yummy x
Laura
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Thanks Laura! Enjoy!
I can’t wait to try this with home made pastry. Sounds amazing! Just a note: No Name brand pie shells are not vegan – they contain l-cysteine which is derived from geese. I verified withntheir head offfice.
Hi! Thanks so much for letting me know! I didn’t realize that l-cycteine wasn’t vegan. Too bad! I will adjust the post. Enjoy:)
oh i want!!! I will try to make this delicious pie soon! Soon amazing and it is very easy to make. Thanks a lot.
Thanks Chad! Hope you love it!
It’s so nice to see people sharing more vegan recipes! This looks absolutely divine, and I can’t wait to try making it at home, either this week or next!
Oh awesome! I hope you love it!
This looks amazing! I love lentils so this recipe sounds like ot would be right up my alley! Definitely pinning this and trying it out in the near future!
Thanks Lindsay! I can’t wait to hear how it turns out!
Oh wow! looks so delicious. i have never made a pie in my life, the recipe looks easy so I will try
Especially with the pre-made crust. It makes this recipe really easy for sure!
The pot pie looks delicious. I will definitely try them out, even though I’m not vegan.
It’s a great way to get more fiber and nutrients in! hope you like it!
I am non vegeterian but I like trying out other dishes too. And this looks so delicous! I’ll have to make some soon! ?
This recipe is omnivore approved! Hope you like it!
This recipe looks hearty and satisfying! I’ve always wanted to try a vegan pot pie, perhaps I will make my boyfriend this and use him as my taste tester.
I hope you both enjoy it!
This looks heavenly Megan! I love pies! If I could eat them daily I would haha.
haha me too!! Hope you love this one as much as I do!