Mini Vegan Pot Pies [Quick and Easy]
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Mini Vegan Pot Pies [Quick and Easy]
Description
Mini Vegan Pot Pies [Quick and Easy] combine a simple gravy-based vegetable filling with vegan crescent roll dough as the crust. The filling consists of mixed vegetables, optionally firm tofu, cooked gently in gravy to develop flavor and warmth. The dough is pressed into a cupcake tin to create individual pie shells, filled with the savory mixture, and wrapped covers complete the pies. Baking until golden creates a crisp, tender crust contrasting with the moist, flavorful filling inside.
The vegetable filling maintains texture by cooking briefly in the gravy, allowing flavors to meld without becoming too soft. The crescent dough offers an easily accessible dough option that crisps nicely in the oven, creating a convenient format for personal-sized pot pies. The optional tofu cubes add a mild protein boost without overpowering the vegetables.
These small pot pies can be served warm as appetizers, snacks, or alongside a salad for a light meal. Their portion size makes them suitable for gatherings or as a quick vegan comfort food option. Leftover dough can be repurposed for sweet fillings, adding flexibility to the recipe's use.
The recipe suggests chopping vegetables evenly to ensure uniform cooking. When using fresh versus frozen vegetables, adjust cooking times and add broth if needed to maintain a saucy filling. The pies benefit from resting a few minutes after baking to firm up before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 vegan crescent rolls 8-count package
- 1 ½ cups mixed vegetables frozen or fresh
- 2 ervings gravy simple
- ⅛ cup extra firm tofu tiny cubed, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a cupcake tin with crescent roll dough triangles as pictured.
- Add the veggies and tofu (if using) to the gravy and let them cook for 5 minutes. Spoon the gravy vegetable mixture into the dough triangles and wrap the dough, as pictured.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and let sit for five minutes to firm up.
Notes
- Chop vegetables evenly to ensure they cook uniformly in the gravy filling.
- Adjust cooking time and add extra broth when using fresh vegetables instead of frozen to maintain the right moisture.
- Leftover crescent roll dough can be turned into simple hand pies filled with vegan chocolate spread or jam.
- Allow pies to sit five minutes after baking to help the filling set and prevent spilling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1733IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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