What's the best way to create a vegetarian main dish that appeals to everyone (vegetarian or not)? Package it up in a form that everyone loves! Enter pie.
There isn't much that's more irresistible than a big scoop of a hearty casserole or a spoonful of savory stew baked up under a tender, flaky crust.
Here's 14 of our favorite savory vegetarian pies to get you started! These meatless main dishes are perfect for holiday menus, year-round comfort foods, or anytime you need to feed a crowd.
If you're here planning your holiday menu, don't miss our new Vegan Christmas and Vegan Thanksgiving cookbooks. They're packed with all my favorite holiday-worthy recipes for a plant-based feast.
Savory Vegetarian Pies
These are my picks for the best savory vegetarian pies!
Easy Chickpea Pot Pie
This satisfying vegetarian pot pie is filled with smoky chickpeas and fresh veggies, all baked up in a golden vegan puff pastry crust. This meatless pie makes a wonderful holiday main dish, or just delicious winter comfort food.
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
The British classic gets a vegetarian makeover with mushrooms and cauliflower. The result is a delicious low carb vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe that the whole family will love!
Oh-So-Easy Broccoli Cheddar Pot Pies
Filled with tender broccoli and creamy cheesy goodness, these cute little meatless pot pies are the ultimate comfort food. These are extra fun for dinner parties, where everyone gets their own individual ramekin- so cute!
Vegan Pot Pies
These vegan pot pies are the perfect centerpiece for your holiday feast. Loaded with fresh veggies in a creamy sauce and topped with a layer of perfectly flaky pie crust.
Mushroom and Seitan Pot Pie
Mushrooms, seitan and lots of veggies go into this savory vegan "chicken" pot pie from Connoisseurus Veg. It's loaded with creamy flavor and topped with that perfectly crunchy crust. Yum!
Lazy Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Homemade shepherd's pie need not be a huge ordeal! This vegetarian version takes just an hour to make thanks to a few handy shortcuts.
Mushroom Bourguignonne Pot Pie
This vegan spin on a classic beef bourguignonne is just as savory and delicious as the original. Tender, savory mushrooms and gravy are topped off with a deliciously flaky puff pastry crust.
Tortilla Pie with Black Beans & Zucchini
Black beans and veggies are layered with tortillas and baked to perfection to create this spicy southwestern pie. This family-friendly dish is easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner!
Vegan Chickpea Pot Pie
These mini veggie and chickpea-stuffed pies from Making Thyme for Health are topped with easy (but delicious!) phyllo dough crusts. So good!
Hearty Vegetable Pot Pie
These vegan-friendly classic pot pie is loaded with hearty vegetables, creamy, gravy, and a satisfyingly crunchy crust. This recipe is a Thanksgiving favorite!
Vegan French Onion Pot Pies
Like French onion soup? You'll like it even more when it's baked up under a flaky pastry crust to make this savory pie from Connoisseurus Veg.
Portobello and Wild Mushroom Ale Pie
This hearty pie from the Circus Gardener's Kitchen is filled with ale simmered veggies and mushrooms, topped off with a cozy potato crust.
Vegetarian Curry Pie
For a seriously flavor-packed pie, add some curry! Try this easy curry pie from HappyGut which is loaded with fresh veggies and Indian inspired flavor.
Slow Cooker Lentil Shepherd's Pie
This hearty shepherd's pie from the Muffin Myth is filled with a savory lentil filling that cooks up hands-free in the slow cooker!
Mini Pumpkin Pot Pies
Think pumpkin pie is just for dessert? Vegetarian Ventures proves you wrong, with these mini pumpkin pot pies! These savory little dishes are out of this world.
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RHONDA @ CHANGE IN SECONDS says
Nice group of vegetarian pot pies, I plan on making the chili polenta pot pie. Looks delicious!