Description
This Vegan Thanksgiving Pot Pie is the ultimate plant-based holiday centerpiece. Imagine a golden, flaky crust filled with creamy vegetables, protein-packed chickpeas, and savory herbs—all crowned with crispy stuffing cubes for the perfect texture contrast. It’s festive, cozy, and fully comforting. Whether you’re hosting a vegan feast or looking to impress mixed eaters, this dish delivers rich flavor with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for those searching for easy dinner ideas, healthy vegan mains, or hearty holiday food ideas. It’s also ideal for make-ahead prep, post-holiday leftovers, and warming weeknight meals.
Ingredients
1 vegan pie crust
2 cups stuffing cubes
2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups plant-based milk
1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas or vegan chicken
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Roll out vegan pie crust into a pie dish and chill.
2. Heat butter or oil in a skillet; sauté onion, celery, and carrots until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour to form a roux.
4. Slowly whisk in plant milk to make a creamy sauce.
5. Add peas, chickpeas or vegan chicken, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
7. Toss stuffing cubes in melted vegan butter or oil and spread over the top.
8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden.
9. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Chill your pie crust while prepping the filling to help it bake crisp and not soggy.
Use day-old bread cubes for best stuffing texture—fresh bread can get too soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: holiday dinner, vegan pot pie, easy recipe, thanksgiving dinner, fall food, comfort food