Turkey-Free Pot Pie

Ingredients

• 2 pastry crusts for 9” pie mushroom gravy (see recipe below)
• 1 Tbs. dairy-free margarine, melted

Filling:

• 2 cups red potatoes, chopped & cooked
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 6 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 ½ cup peas, frozen
• 1 pkg Morningstar Chik’n Strips* (or extra firm tofu, diced)
• salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Form bottom crust in a 9” round pan.
2. Layer filling ingredients and cover with gravy.
3. Top with crust, sealing edges securely.
4. Brush top of pie with melted margarine; cut 4-5 vent slits in the top of the pie.
5. Bake at 400 F. for 45-65 mins until crust is golden brown                                          * Morningstar Meal Starter Chik’n Strips are available in the frozen foods section of most grocery stores.

 Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients 

• 3/4 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped into small pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup margarine (preferably Earth Balance)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 2 tsp. ‘poultry’ seasoning (a blend of sage, thyme, marjoram)

Directions

1. Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat; sauté mushrooms & onion lightly; add flour and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until frothy. Don’t let it burn!
2. While stirring, slowly add vegetable stock to achieve desired consistency; add spices.
3. Cook over medium heat to a boil, stirring constantly; after it comes to a boil, turn heat down and let thicken.

Recipes provided by Gentle Thanksgiving org.  that promotes a Gentle Thanksgiving is an opportunity each year to encourage friends, family and neighbors to adopt compassionate alternatives to cruel turkey dinners. if you love this cause you can support it! Party for this Cause !

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