Vegetarian Mince and Cheese Pie

Delight your taste buds with this comforting Vegetarian Mince and Cheese Pie, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Packed with hearty vegetarian mince, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and peas, and enhanced by the rich flavors of tomato paste, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, this pie is both satisfying and nourishing. Encased in flaky, golden puff pastry and topped with melty cheddar cheese, it’s the perfect fusion of savory and indulgent. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe comes together in just over an hour, making it an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or a special meat-free treat. Serve it warm, and let the ooey-gooey cheese and flavorful filling transport you to comfort food heaven. Keywords: vegetarian mince pie, cheesy vegetarian pie, puff pastry pie recipe, meatless dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 Celery stalk
• 300 grams Vegetarian mince
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 150 milliliters Vegetable broth
• 100 grams Frozen peas
• 2 Puff pastry sheets
• 150 grams Cheddar cheese
• 1 Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 2

Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the vegetarian mince and cook for another 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and vegetable broth to the pan.

Step 7

Stir well, reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Step 8

Stir in the frozen peas, salt, and black pepper, then remove the pan from the heat.

Step 9

Roll out one puff pastry sheet and line a 9-inch pie dish with it.

Step 10

Spoon the mince mixture evenly into the pastry-lined dish.

Step 11

Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese evenly over the mince mixture.

Step 12

Cover the pie with the second puff pastry sheet, trimming any excess.

Step 13

Press the edges to seal and crimp with a fork.

Step 14

Beat the egg and brush the top of the pastry with the egg wash.

Step 15

Cut a few small slits in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.

Step 16

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.

Step 17

Allow the pie to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1201.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2166.0

Total Fat 126.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 302.6mg	0%
Sodium 5226.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.1g
Protein 98.8g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 884.2mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 2992.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 29.0%