When you think of Thanksgiving, pumpkin usually means pie — sweet, spiced, and covered in whipped cream. But what if we flipped the script?
This Savory Vegan Pumpkin Pot Pie is the cozy, hearty twist your holiday menu didn’t know it needed. Instead of sugar and spice, we’re talking roasted pumpkin, sautéed mushrooms, and garlic-herb cream wrapped in a flaky vegan crust. It’s warm, filling, and has that “I-could-eat-this-forever” flavor that’ll make everyone at the table ask for seconds.
It’s a celebration of fall’s best ingredients — tender pumpkin, caramelized onion, and thyme — baked together until golden and bubbling. And yes, it tastes as good as it smells.
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Savory Pumpkin Upgrade: Perfect balance of creamy and herby 🍂
- Holiday Showstopper: A plant-based main dish everyone will love 🌱
- Golden Crust Perfection: Flaky, buttery texture without dairy 🥧
- Meal-Prep Friendly: Make ahead and bake before dinner ✨
- Comfort in Every Bite: Rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying
Savory Vegan Pumpkin Pot Pie with Garlic Herb Crust (Cozy Holiday Dinner)
Ingredients
Filling:
Crust:
Instructions
Make the Filling
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Sauté onion, garlic, mushrooms, and carrots until soft. Add pumpkin, peas, herbs, and flour. Gradually pour in oat milk while stirring until creamy.
Prepare the Crust
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Mix flour and salt, then cut in vegan butter. Add cold water until dough forms. Roll into a disk, cover, and chill for 20 minutes.
Assemble
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Pour filling into a pie dish. Roll crust over top, seal edges, and cut small slits for steam. Brush lightly with olive oil.
Bake
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Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling bubbles at the edges.
Note
💡 Tips for Success
- Use fresh herbs for a vibrant aroma.
- You can swap pumpkin for butternut squash or sweet potato.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for subtle holiday warmth.
- Make the crust ahead and refrigerate overnight for flaky texture
Before You Slice In…
This recipe embodies cozy Thanksgiving energy — golden crust, savory pumpkin aroma, and a filling so rich you’ll swear it has cream (it doesn’t). It’s the kind of meal that gathers everyone around the table — warm, full, and happy.
Whether you’re vegan or not, this Savory Pumpkin Pot Pie is comfort food done right: creamy, flaky, and unapologetically cozy.
