Tacky Cauliflower & Carrot Vegetarian Pie

Nourishing, savory and with simply the correct quantity of cheese and a buttery crust, this Tacky Cauliflower & Carrot Vegetarian pie is stuffed with recent hearty greens and scrumptious style. It’s hearty, comforting and excellent for a meatless meal. 

 

There is no such thing as a denying {that a} savory pie is traditional consolation meals! I’ve made a number of others together with this tomato cheese pie and savory rustic pie, however this tacky cauliflower carrot vegetarian pie is a household favourite!

It’s easy to make from scratch with a golden flaky pie crust, tender cauliflower, candy carrots, wealthy melty cheese and recent herbs! After I say this veggie pie was cherished by all, I imply it, and that features my daughter’s childhood pal who’s at all times an keen style tester. 

Whereas I’ve loads of recipes that use a store-bought pie crust together with this spinach ricotta pie and cheesy asparagus quiche, this recipe makes use of a do-it-yourself pastry dough. It’s simpler than you assume to make it and it actually makes this the most effective vegetable pie you should have ever had! 

Why You’ll Love This Savory Vegetarian Pie

• Vegetarian pleasant: It might remind you of a hen pot pie however there isn’t any meat on this vegetable pie!
• Savory pie: With a do-it-yourself pie crust, wealthy cheeses and recent veggies, this pie solely will get higher with earthy herbs like oregano and thyme! 
• Heat and hearty: This tacky vegetable pie is a household favourite with its savory creamy filling and golden crust! It’s excellent for each weeknight dinners or as a aspect dish when feeding a crowd!
• Basic consolation meals: This cozy veggie pie is a success with each vegetarians and omnivores alike with its recent greens and buttery, flaky pastry!

Recipe Elements

• Pie crust: For a do-it-yourself pie crust, you will have all objective flour, water, salt, egg and butter.
• Cauliflower: 3 cups of cauliflower florets add a wholesome dose of veggies to this savory pie!
• Carrots: Candy carrots pair completely with the wealthy cheese and tender cauliflower. 
• Olive oil:  For including wealthy taste whereas sauteing the greens.
• Seasonings: Salt, pepper, oregano and recent thyme improve style and taste within the pie. 
• Cheese: Shredded Fontal, agency mozzarella, Gruyere or Swiss cheese can all be used and every will add their distinctive taste.
• Parmesan cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese from a block will style finest. 
• Egg: One massive egg helps bind the filling collectively. 

How To Make a Tacky Cauliflower & Carrot Vegetarian Pie

Make the pie dough first by whisking the flour and salt in a medium bowl. Add the water, egg and butter, then mix with a fork till the dough begins to return collectively.

Knead till delicate and easy then refrigerate.

Subsequent, make the straightforward vegetarian filling by sauteing cauliflower florets with oregano, pepper and salt in a frying pan over medium warmth in olive oil till a number of cauliflower florets simply begin to brown. Then sautee the carrots the identical approach.

Mix cheeses and egg in a medium bowl and use a fork to mix. 

Roll out pastry dough on a evenly floured floor then match into the ready loaf pan. Blind bake the pie crust. 

Assemble your vegetarian pie by pouring half the cheese combination on prime of the dough then unfold half the vegetable combination and repeat with remaining components. 

High with a sprinkle of oregano and recent sprigs of thyme then bake till golden brown. Let sit a couple of minutes earlier than serving.

Variations And Substitutions

• Greens: Broccoli is the most effective substitute for the cauliflower though you can additionally use mushrooms, finely diced potatoes, butternut squash or spinach as nicely. 
• Roasted greens: Add one other savory layer of taste to the dish by roasting your cauliflower and carrots earlier than including them to the pie. 
• Seasonings: Strive recent rosemary or perhaps a pinch of nutmeg.
• Gluten-free: It’s straightforward to make this vegetarian pie gluten-free, simply use your favourite gluten free pie crust recipe. 
• Crust choices: Whereas I used a do-it-yourself pastry dough for this crust, be at liberty to make use of store-bought crust, puff pastry, this easy Italian pie crust and even this savory pie crust. 
• Add a prime crust: For extra of a vegetarian pot pie really feel to this recipe, add a prime pie crust as nicely.

Serving Options

Whereas this model of a pot pie is completely high-quality as a meal by itself, including a number of aspect dishes is at all times an amazing concept! Listed below are a number of favorites to strive:

Recipe FAQs

How Lengthy Will Leftovers Preserve?

Leftover veggie pie retains very nicely and I like to get pleasure from a slice for a simple lunch or snack. Retailer leftover vegetarian pie in an hermetic container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for as much as 5 days. Reheat within the microwave or get pleasure from at room temperature. 

Can I Freeze This Savory Pie? 

Sure, however it’s best to freeze the vegetarian pie earlier than baking. Assemble the pie as much as the final step within the instructions. Place a layer of parchment paper on prime of the pie then a chunk of aluminum foil. Freeze for as much as 3 months after which bake uncovered from frozen for 30-40 minutes or till scorching and bubbly. 

Extra Vegetarian Recipes 

Baked Cauliflower Carrot Cheese Pie makes a beautiful appetizer or foremost dish. I’m truly consuming a chunk (room temperature) whereas I write this, so I suppose you can say a tasty snack too! Buon Appetito!

Up to date from October 19, 2015.

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