**Tofu Pot Pie: A Plant-Based Comfort Food Delight**
Indulge in the comforting goodness of a classic pot pie, now made entirely plant-based with the magic of tofu. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. Discover a symphony of textures and flavors as you bite into tender tofu, nestled in a creamy and savory sauce, all encased in a flaky and golden crust. This recipe offers two variations: a traditional pot pie with a crispy puff pastry top and a lighter shepherd's pie version with a mashed potato topping. Both options deliver a satisfying and delicious meal that will warm your heart and soul.
TOFU VEGETABLE POT PIE
I adapted this from a traditional chicken pot pie recipe since my husband and I are vegetarian, and I will never buy a frozen pot pie again! This is great comfort food on a cold winter day.
Provided by Jessica
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Vegetarian Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, garlic, and tofu until onion is tender and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir flour into vegetable mixture; toss to coat.
- Slowly stir milk into vegetable mixture until thickened; about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth; cook and stir until filling is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in frozen vegetables. Fit one pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour filling into prepared pie crust. Top with second pie crust; crimp edges together to seal. Poke holes into top crust for ventilation during baking.
- Bake pie in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 277.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
TOFU POT PIE
Make and share this Tofu Pot Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by supercarrot
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook potato and carrot in a pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes, drain, rinse and set aside.
- Put stock and tamari in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to low and whisk in the cornstarch-water mixture, simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring until thickened, remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion to the potatoes and carrots and mix in the tofu, corn and peas.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- For the crust, incorporate the salt into the flour, add the corn oil and with 2 butter knives cut the oil into the flour until crumbly and well incorporated.
- Add the water and mix until it forms a ball. (if it's too crumbly, add water by the tablespoonful until it comes together. different climates affect flour differently.).
- Divide the crust in two and on a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball until it is slightly larger than a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Place one half into the casserole dish, and put the vegetables on top.
- Place the second crust over the vegetables and crimp the edges.
- Bake until the filling is hot and bubbly and the crust is browned, about 45 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- p.s. someone asked a question whether to use silken or waterpacked. waterpacked/chinese-style is ideal, but it may still work if all you have is silken. or go ahead and omit the tofu altogether. it's an adaptable recipe.
VEGETABLE-TOFU POT PIE
Steps:
- First, saute the onion in vegetable oil or solid spread in a large pot until the onion turns translucent. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in about 8-10 ounces of hot water, and add potatoes and bouillon mixture to pot, cooking on medium heat and stirring frequently. After 5 minutes, add the tofu, the rest of the vegetables, the bay leaves, and garlic, and cover. Cook for 20-30 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked through and the mixture is not too liquidy. If there is an excess of watery broth, leave the lid off for a while so some cooks off, or add a little flour to make it thicker. If there is no liquid and it seems dry, add a little more broth or water. Remove the bay leaves. When mixture is done, spoon it into the pie crust, and bake (open top) for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Make sure the crust does not burn.
BIG BISCUIT MUSHROOM AND TOFU POT PIE
This gorgeous pie is a definite crowd-pleaser. The golden biscuit crust sits atop a creamy filling chock full of savory mushrooms and crumbled tufu. It's so hearty and satisfying, no one will miss the turkey.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Pot Pie
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 pot pie, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Roasted Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut off the top 1/4-inch of the garlic heads, then drizzle with a little oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Wrap the heads tightly in aluminum foil, then place in the oven for 45 minutes. Squeeze cloves from the skins and reserve cloves.
- MAKE BISCUIT DOUGH:.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a food processor, pastry cutter, or your hands. Add the milk and gently kneed until dough just comes together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- MAKE FILLING:.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it simmers. Add onions, 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, and saute until golden, about 15 minutes. Slice mushrooms and add to onions along with tofu, soy sauce, sage, thyme, and roasted garlic cloves, then cook, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid put off by mushrooms has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
- Whisk 3 tablespoons flour into vegetable or mushroom stock, then whisk into skillet with mushroom mixture. Bring liquid to a boil and boil until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Transfer filling to 3-quart baking dish.
- BAKE POT PIE:.
- Line work surface with plastic wrap, then place dough on top and cover with another layer of plastic wrap. Roll dough into a rectangle 1 inch larger on all sides than baking dish. (Dough will be about 1 inch thick.) Using plastic wrap as a guide, transfer dough to top of filling. Cut 6 steam vents in dough, then brush with additional 2 tablespoons milk. Bake until dough is golden brown and filling is boiling, about 30 minutes. Let pot pie cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 43, Sodium 1153.4, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 12
Tips:
- Use extra-firm tofu: This will help the tofu hold its shape and not crumble when you stir it into the pot pie filling.
- Press the tofu before using: This will help to remove excess moisture and make the tofu more flavorful.
- Crumble the tofu into small pieces: This will help it to distribute evenly throughout the pot pie filling.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and texture to the pot pie.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
- Use a creamy sauce: This will help to make the pot pie filling rich and flavorful.
- Top the pot pie with a flaky crust: This will add a finishing touch and make the pot pie even more delicious.
Conclusion:
If you're looking for a hearty, comforting meal that's also healthy and easy to make, then tofu pot pie is the perfect recipe for you. With its creamy sauce, flaky crust, and delicious tofu and vegetable filling, this pot pie is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give tofu pot pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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