IMPOSSIBLE POT PIE

Oh yum, this savory beefless pot pie uses Impossible meat, veggies and gravy topped with puff pastry. Although I used Impossible meat to make this delicious pot pie, Gardein beefless tips would be a delicious alternative. Another option would be to bake in two pie shells instead of pastry. No rules, just yum.

INGREDIENTS

12 oz package Impossible meat

3 Tbsp vegan butter

1 lb russet potatoes, peeled & cubed

2 large carrots, peeled & cut into 1/2 moons

1 large onion, chopped

4 oz mushrooms, quartered

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp dried rosemary

1/2 tsp dried thyme

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1/2 cup red wine(optional)

2 Tbsp all purpose flour

2 cups "no beef" broth

1 Tbsp soy sauce(dark soy sauce preferred)

1 Tbsp vegan worcestershire

1 cup frozen peas

1 sheet vegan puff pastry

Melted vegan butter/milk to brush pastry

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. If using frozen puff pastry, set out to thaw.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook Impossible meat, breaking up with spatula, until browned, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from skillet, set aside.

3. Melt vegan butter in skillet then cook potatoes, carrots, onions, mushrooms and garlic for 9 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Return Impossible meat to skillet. Stir in rosemary, thyme and tomato paste then cook for 1 minute to release aromatics. Pour in red wine if using and continue to cook for 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to burn off. Sprinkle flour over mixture, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly pour in broth, soy sauce and vegan worchestire. Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat then stir in peas.

5. Transfer mixture to a 2 quart baking dish. Roll out puff pastry then carefully place over mixture. Trim to size. Brush with a little melted vegan butter or plain plant milk. Bake 30-35 minutes until pastry golden brown. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.