How to Make Tofu Vegetable Pot Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting about a warm, hearty pot pie on a chilly evening. And while traditional pot pies are often loaded with meat and heavy cream, this Tofu Vegetable Pot Pie offers a lighter, vegetarian spin on the classic dish. Packed with protein-rich tofu and an array of colorful vegetables, this dish is a satisfying and wholesome option for a cozy dinner at home.

What sets this Tofu Vegetable Pot Pie apart is its flaky, golden crust made from scratch. The combination...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ½ cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cubed
  • ¼ cup cubed red potatoes
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 pastry for double-crust pie

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • 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

    246 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 278mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 151mg