Tourtière

Blossom Lady
Nov 23, 2024 11:30 AM
Tourtière

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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