The Vegan Mini Mushroom & Gruyère Pot Pies with Thyme is a tasty meal and has 265 calories per serving. This meal takes 45 minutes to make, and you may serve it at dinners, feasts, lunches, holidays, functions, or events. It contains olive oil, mushrooms, yellow onion, garlic, all-purpose flour, unsweetened almond milk, vegan Gruyère-style cheese, thyme leaves, salt, vegan puff pastry, black pepper, and unsweetened vegan milk. We may pair this meal with butternut squash soup, roasted asparagus, vegan stuffing, cranberry sauce, apple walnut salad, or mixed green garden salad. You may keep this Vegan Mini Mushroom & Gruyère Pot Pies with Thyme in the refrigerator for four days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Course: Main
- Diet: Vegan
- Servings: 6 mini pot pies
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 mini pot pie
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- 6 ramekins
- Measuring cups
- Pastry brush
- Oven
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Rolling pin
- Mixing spoon
- Large skillet
- Baking sheet
INGREDIENTS:
FILLING:
- Two tsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- 12 ounces sliced mushrooms
- Half cup diced yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Half cup shredded vegan Gruyère-style cheese
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- Quarter tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
CRUST:
- One sheet vegan puff pastry
- 1 tbsp. unsweetened vegan milk
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MUSHROOMS:
- This is the main ingredient that includes a hearty texture without using meat. They give moisture and deep savory notes during cooking. Use cremini mushrooms, button mushrooms, or a combination of wild mushrooms as per your choice.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil improves the taste of the filling. It softens the vegetables and gives richness as well. You may use vegan butter as an alternative.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- It makes the filling thick and gives a creamy sauce. Use oat flour as another option.
UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILK:
- We use it to make a smooth and creamy sauce. It is good to use as the savory taste remains the same while using it. If you do not have unsweetened almond milk, use soy milk as another option.
VEGAN GRUYERE-STYLE CHEESE:
- This includes a nutty and slightly tangy taste to the recipe. It melts into the filling to include richness. You may use vegan mozzarella cheese as per your preference.
VEGAN PUFF PASTRY:
- Vegan puff pastry makes a flaky golden topping to make the pot pies comforting. Use a vegan pie crust as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 400°F and heat olive oil in a large skillet on a moderate setting.
- Cook mushrooms & onions for 8 minutes to make them soft.
- Then cook garlic for 30 seconds and sprinkle floGruyèreur on the vegetables.
- Gradually include almond milk to cook while stirring for 3 minutes, so it gets thick.
- Include vegan Gruyère cheese, salt, thyme, and pepper to make the mixture creamy.
- Then divide the mixture equally into the six ramekins.
- Cut circles from the rolled-out puff pastry larger than the ramekins and place them on them.
- Gently press the edges and brush vegan milk on top.
- Put the ramekins on the sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
- Lastly, cool your pies for five minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Mixed Green Garden Salad
- Lemon Arugula Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Apple Walnut Salad
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Garlic Green Beans
- Honey-Free Glazed Carrots
- Roasted Asparagus
SOUPS:
- Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup
- Lentil Vegetable Soup
- Roasted Cauliflower Soup
GRAIN:
- Herb Quinoa Pilaf
- Brown Rice with Parsley
- Wild Rice Blend
- Lemon Couscous
DINNERS:
- Vegan Stuffing
- Cranberry Sauce
- Maple Roasted Vegetables
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
TIPS:
- You may use a mixture of mushroom varieties to get a deeper taste.
- Do not overfill the ramekins to avoid spills.
- Cut small slits in the pastry so that steam can escape easily.
- Add pastry over cool filling.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the cooled pot pies in a box for four days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the pot pies individually to freeze for 60 days.
FAQs:
Can I make this dish early?
- Yes, assemble the pot pies 24 hours in advance and bake before use.
What is a good alternative to vegan Gruyère?
- Use cashew cream, vegan Swiss, or mozzarella cheddar as per your choice.
Can I make it in one large pot pie?
- Yes, just bake for an extra 15 minutes.
How can I make this meal gluten-free?
- Use gluten-free mushrooms and vegan pastry in the recipe.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 19 grams
Total Carbs: 22 g
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 7 g
Total Fat: 16 grams
Iron: 1.9 mg
Calcium: 135 milligrams
Vitamin A: 320 IU
Sodium: 395 milligrams
Calories: 265 kcal
Potassium: 420 milligrams
