Tourtière
Nov 23, 2024 10:30 AM
This tourtière recipe is the perfect vegan main dish for a holiday dinner! With a flaky homemade crust and a savoury filling with just a hint of sweetness, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Tourtière is a French-Canadian meat pie that’s traditionally served during the holiday season. It originated in Quebec, and it’s usually made with seasoned beef, pork, or veal, all baked into a flaky double crust.
My vegan version swaps the meat for a combination of lentils and vegan ground beef (although you can use all lentils if you’d like). Mushrooms add even more umami, then peas and sultanas add just a touch of sweetness for balance.
Ingredients:
- 2 batches of vegan pie crust, one for the top and one for the base
For the Mince Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, finely diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sultanas
- 1 cup green lentils, cooked or from the can, 7 oz, 200g
- 1 cup vegan ground meat, can be substituted with additional cup of cooked lentils, 8oz, 225g
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped, or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped, or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 vegan bouillon cube, dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water
- ½ cup frozen peas
For the Glaze
- 2 tablespoons plant-based milk, unsweetened or neutral flavour
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
70 minutes
Total Time:
110 minutes
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