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Vegan mushroom pie

Vegan Mushroom Pie

Yara
This Vegan Mushroom Pie is a rich, savory plant-based comfort food made with a flaky golden crust and a creamy, herby mushroom filling. Perfect for cozy dinners or holiday meals, this dairy-free and egg-free mushroom pie delivers deep umami flavor and a hearty texture that satisfies everyone at the table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • For the Filling:
  • 16 oz mushrooms button, cremini, or mixed, sliced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: pinch of rosemary or nutmeg
  • For the Crust:
  • 1 9-inch vegan pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • Plant milk for brushing
  • Optional Garnish:
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prepare
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Press pie crust into dish and set aside.
  • Cook the Mushroom Filling
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add sliced mushrooms.
  • Cook 8–10 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and it fully evaporates.
  • Allow mushrooms to brown deeply for maximum flavor.
  • Create the Creamy Sauce
  • Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture.
  • Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in plant milk while stirring continuously.
  • Add soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened and creamy.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Assemble the Pie
  • Spoon mushroom filling into prepared crust.
  • Smooth the top evenly.
  • Optional: Add top crust or decorative pastry strips.
  • Brush crust lightly with plant milk.
  • Bake
  • Bake 35–40 minutes until crust is golden brown.
  • Let cool 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Cook mushrooms thoroughly to prevent excess moisture.
  • The filling should be thick before adding to crust.
  • Allow resting time so pie slices cleanly.
  • Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.
  • Best reheated in oven for crisp texture.
Keyword Vegan Mushroom Pie