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    Published: Aug 19, 2021 by Gus · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    Vegan Eggplant Pie Recipe

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    This Vegan Savory Eggplant Pie will win your heart in the first bite! It is creamy, cheesy, and pure comfort food. The Filling for this vegan pie recipe is made in minutes, and the rest is baking time. It is one of the best vegan eggplant recipes out there.

    cut portion of Vegan Eggplant Pie.
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    We love savory tarts with all kinds of fillings, and we are big fans of eggplant recipes!

    So, it was only natural to end up making this eggplant pie! It's crazy because we make it all the time.

    Eggplant pies are very similar to Tiella's from the beautiful gastronomic Gaeta Roman Beach destination, except that the pastry doesn't cover the top.

    We hadn't thought about sharing it before, just because it is a ubiquitous dish, at home, almost like a no-brainer dish when you need something accessible and known. Comfort zone, and yes...also comfort food!

    This eggplant pie recipe makes an excellent healthy vegan appetizer, side dish, or main dish.

    The whole family will love it; it is a rich dish that even meat-eaters enjoy; it is absolutely delicious and makes an excellent vegan meal.

    Vegan Eggplant Pie with Portion on a wooden cutting board.

    This is a re-make of our carrot savory tart recipe. If you want to make your puff pastry dough, it is easily made in 5 minutes, and you can also find the recipe on this site.

    It is the same dough we use for our vegan lentil empanadas and Argentine Spinach empanadas, just a different shape. Don't forget to try our mushrooms empanadas filling.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍶 Substitutions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥢 How to serve
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 💡 Top tip
    • ✅ 5 Health benefits of eggplants you didn't know
    • 🍆 More easy eggplant recipes
    • 🌱 More vegan eggplant recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    To make this vegan pie recipe you only need a couple of kitchen staples.

    vegan pie recipe ingredients.
    • Eggplant: The star ingredient of the dish, eggplant offers a succulent, spongy texture that absorbs other flavors well, contributing to a rich and satisfying pie filling. Additionally, its high fiber and low-calorie content make it a nutritious choice.
    • Red bell pepper: Red bell peppers add a vibrant color and a hint of sweetness to the dish, enhancing the overall aesthetic and flavor profile. They also provide a wealth of essential vitamins, particularly Vitamin C.
    • Onion: Onions are used for their unique ability to add depth and complexity to the flavors of the pie. Their natural sweetness, when sautéed, complements the other ingredients, while their antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties boost the dish's nutritional profile.
    • Oats: Oats act as a binder in our recipe, helping the pie filling maintain its structure while adding a subtle nutty flavor. They're also a great source of fiber and plant-based protein.
    • Garlic or garlic powder: Garlic adds a punch of robust flavor that complements the vegetables, enhancing the savory notes in the pie. Its antibacterial and antiviral properties are added benefits, contributing to overall health.
    • Chia seeds: In vegan cooking, chia seeds often serve as an egg substitute because, when mixed with water, they form a gel that helps bind ingredients together. Besides this, they are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein.
    • Vegan mozzarella cheese: Vegan mozzarella cheese brings the comforting, creamy richness and gooey texture associated with traditional cheese pies without using any animal products. This also adds a layer of flavor that perfectly complements the other ingredients.
    • Herbs (Thyme, Oregano, Italian seasoning, or fresh basil): These herbs are used to infuse the pie with aromatic and savory elements that bring depth and complexity to the overall flavor profile. Each offers unique health benefits, including antioxidant properties and digestive health support.
    • Vegan tart dough (store-bought) or our 5-mins dough recipe: This forms the base of our pie, offering a delicious, crisp contrast to the soft and flavorful filling. It's also a convenient option for those looking to save time, or it can be homemade for an even more custom and fresh taste.

    Optional: olive oil and salt.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Make the chia eggs (soak chia and water).
    2. Chop the garlic coarsley.
    chia soaked in water also known as chia egg
    chia soaked in water also known as chia egg
    chopped garlic
    chopped garlic

    3. Dice the onions and make eggplant slices or chop in dice. Do the same with the red bell peppers. The size of the dice does not make a difference. Once you cook eggplant, it will become tender and juicy strips.

    diced onion
    diced onion
    diced eggplant
    diced eggplant

    4. In a saucepan, stir fry the onion and garlic until golden brown and then add the diced eggplant and bell pepper.

    chop and deseed red bell pepper
    Stir fry all the veggies and herbs

    5. Remove from heat when cooked, and add half of the vegan cheese in a bowl.

    6. In a round non-stick or oiled and flour-dusted baking pan, place the store-bought or homemade pastry. And pinch with a fork, allowing it to cook evenly.

    eggplant filling before placing it inside the pie dough
    eggplant filling before placing it inside the pie dough with half of the vegan cheese
    Prepare baking pan

    7. Add oats to the bottom of the baking sheet.

    8. Evenly add the mix to the pan.

    pie dough in pan with oats
    Add oats
    eggplant filling inside of uncooked pie dough
    Evenly spread mix

    9. Close the pastry pulling on the side and folding the next piece over the last one clockwise.

    10. Add the rest of your vegan cheese of choice on top and bake in a pre-heated oven.

    Flipping dough of eggplant pie
    Flipping dough of eggplant pie
    dough folding technique
    dough folding technique

    After 30-35 minutes. Take the pie out of the oven and sit 5-10 minutes before serving. It will be easier to cook and will be held together.

    baked Vegan Eggplant Pie on a wooden table before cutting it.

    🍶 Substitutions

    Red bell pepper

    Some people are sensitive to bell peppers; this is because they cannot digest their pealing well. You can either skip the bell pepper or use canned bell peppers which usually come skinned.

    If you want to skip the bell pepper and still keep some of the sweetness that it delivers, you can use an organic and BPA-free can of whole kernel sweet corn as a replacement.

    Dough

    Use whole bran or regular wheat dough. It will not change the result. We prefer using whole bran for extra fiber.

    Vegetarian

    You can use regular mozzarella cheese to get the same results.

    📖 Variations

    You can also choose to use a dinner version of the tart, extending the dough over a non-stick flat pizza pan, pouring the filling in, padding it with a spatula, and then folding the edges inwards, about one inch.

    Spicy option

    Add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish.

    Vegan Eggplant Pie portion.

    Tomato

    If you want to add some acidity and delicious tomato flavor, you can add a portion of marinara sauce, thick tomato sauce, or a couple of diced juicy tomatoes while you cook eggplant.

    Paprika

    Add some smoked paprika for an extra smoky touch.

    If you tend to feel too much eggplant's bitter taste, sprinkle some sea salt on top after dicing the eggplant, and let it sit for 15 minutes. This will make the eggplant lose some water and bitterness.

    🥢 How to serve

    We like serving our savory pie with a fresh salad, arugula, spinach, and tomatoes, with homemade vinaigrette.

    Vegan Eggplant Pie portion served with fresh spinach in a plate.

    We also like serving it with a portion of roasted sweet potato wedges.

    If you plan to have guests, you can also use it as an appetizer before the main meal. Just use smaller portions.

    🍽 Equipment

    It would be better to use an 8" non-stick quiche tart pan to facilitate things. You can also oil and dust the pan with flour to prevent the pie from sticking.

    A regular large saucepan is the only thing to cook the filling before getting the pie in the oven.

    🥡 Storage

    We like to make savory tarts as a meal prep option. When we do so, our preferred method is the one described above. The whole point of meal prepping is having a quick meal.

    Making thinner versions allow for quick thawing, and you can quickly heat the portions in the oven or microwave.

    Just consider that you may want to eat two portions instead of one, but the recipe ingredient quantities remain the same.

    Store portions in a closed Tupperware, separated with parchment paper.

    After one month in the freezer, we have eaten frozen tarts without noticing any change in flavor. They may keep for longer, but we can't swear on it!

    💡 Top tip

    Every oven is different, so we suggest keeping an eye on your pie after minute 20. Once it starts getting golden, things get ready very quickly; it takes only minutes after that point. Don't burn your pie!

    ✅ 5 Health benefits of eggplants you didn't know

    May reduce risk of heart disease

    Eggplant may help to improve heart function and reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, albeit human research is needed.

    High in antioxidants

    Eggplants are high in anthocyanins, a pigment with antioxidant properties that can protect cells against damage.

    Could help with weight loss

    Eggplant is high in fiber and low in calories, making it an excellent choice for weight loss. It can also be used to replace higher-calorie components.

    May have cancer-fighting effects

    Eggplants have solasodine rhamnosyl glycosides, which test-tube research suggests may aid in cancer therapy. Consuming more fruits and vegetables every day may help to reduce the risk of some types of cancer.

    Promote blood sugar control

    Eggplants are packed full of fiber and polyphenols, both of which help to reduce blood sugar.

    Please get to know more about the surprising health benefits of eggplants and why it is a good idea to include eggplants in your diet.

    ⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    cutting a portion of Eggplant Pie.

    🍆 More easy eggplant recipes

    We love eggplant cooked in every way, and a couple of years ago embarked on a journey to master vegan eggplant recipes, so here we leave you with a few of them.

    You probably know baba ganoush, the Middle-Eastern eggplant dip, loved by everyone, made with baked eggplant and tahini sauce. You can find the eggplant babaganoush recipe also in this site.

    Other favorites in the house are the vegan eggplant parmesan (like a veggie eggplant lasagna, without the pasta) and the eggplant vegan moussaka, also known as a vegan vegetable casserole, is another delicious recipe.

    If you like your eggplant baked, I recommend you try out the Escalivada, an authentic Catalonian dish that makes the best out of cooked eggplant, and it is also gluten-free.

    🌱 More vegan eggplant recipes

    • Indian Eggplant Curry
    • Pickled Eggplants
    • Vegan Eggplant Involtinis
    • Italian Traditional Eggplant Stew from the Le Marche region
    • 3-ingredient pasta sauce
    • Creamy Eggplant Pasta with Tomato Ricotta Sauce

    Or you can explore our Recipe compilations with our favorite Vegan Eggplant Recipes.

    ⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

    Vegan Eggplant Pie

    Vegan Eggplant Pie Recipe

    Gus
    This Vegan Savory Eggplant pie will win your heart in the first bite! It is creamy, cheesy. It is pure comfort food.
    5 from 34 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine Argentinean-Inspired, Italian-Inspired, Latin American
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 425 kcal

    Equipment

    round baking pans.
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    cuisine art large casserole with a lid.
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 eggplant large, diced
    • 1 Easy Vegan Empanadas Dough same dough used for this pie (use ½ of recipe, or 1 store-bought pastry crust
    • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ red bell pepper deseeded
    • 3 tablespoons chia seeds soaked in 6 tablespoons of water
    • 4 ounces vegan mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
    • 1 teaspoon oregano dried

    Optional:

    • ¼ cup oats gluten-free
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil extra virgin , to prevent sticking
    • 2 tablespoons flour gluten-free, to prevent sticking
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt

    Serve with a green salad, I suggest Rucola and cherry tomatoes.

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      Directions
       

      • Hydrate the chia seeds in one cup of warm water for 10 mins.
      • Chop the vegetables and stir fry them in a pan at medium-high temperature. Begin with the onions, followed by the garlic. After approximately 4 mins, when golden, add the diced red bell pepper, eggplant, thyme, oregano, and salt.
      • Cook for another 10 minutes, with the lid on, stirring occasionally.
      • Pre-heat the oven at 400ºF (200ºC) for 10 mins.
      • Remove from heat. Take the Mix off the fire and let it cool down for 5 mins.
      • Add the soaked chia and shredded mozzarella to the Mix.
      • Oil an 8” pan and place the pie crust on it. Pinch with a fork (this will ensure it gets cooked evenly). Optionally dust with flour, to further prevent the pie from sticking. You only need to do this if you are not using a non-stick pan.
      • Lay the oats flakes in the baking pan (this will absorb any residual moisture from the eggplant mix, ensuring your crust is cooked well and doesn’t end up mushy).
      • Pour the mix into the baking pan.
      • Bake for 30-35 mins.
      • Let it rest for 10 mins sit serving.

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      Notes

      Note:
      Use our Vegan Empanadas or Pie Dough Recipe

      Nutrition Facts

      Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1164mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 530IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 4mg
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      Nutrition Facts
      Vegan Eggplant Pie Recipe
      Amount per Serving
      Calories
      425
      % Daily Value*
      Fat
       
      17
      g
      26
      %
      Saturated Fat
       
      4
      g
      25
      %
      Trans Fat
       
      1
      g
      Polyunsaturated Fat
       
      4
      g
      Monounsaturated Fat
       
      6
      g
      Sodium
       
      1164
      mg
      51
      %
      Potassium
       
      453
      mg
      13
      %
      Carbohydrates
       
      61
      g
      20
      %
      Fiber
       
      11
      g
      46
      %
      Sugar
       
      7
      g
      8
      %
      Protein
       
      10
      g
      20
      %
      Vitamin A
       
      530
      IU
      11
      %
      Vitamin C
       
      25
      mg
      30
      %
      Calcium
       
      118
      mg
      12
      %
      Iron
       
      4
      mg
      22
      %
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
       
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      🌡️ Food safety

      • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
      • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
      • Wash hands after touching raw meat
      • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
      • Never leave cooking food unattended
      • Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
      • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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      1. Jess says

        January 27, 2022 at 6:31 pm

        5 stars
        I love cooking with eggplant and am always on the lookout for new recipes to try. I came across yours and it does not disappoint!

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        • Gus says

          January 27, 2022 at 8:28 pm

          That's great Jess! Thanks for your review! We'll keep posting more eggplant recipes!

          Reply
      2. Iryna Bychkiv says

        January 27, 2022 at 6:29 pm

        5 stars
        This savory pie is right up my alley! I love everything with eggplants and can't wait to prepare this for my family!

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        • Gus says

          January 28, 2022 at 5:41 pm

          Same here! Eggplants are the best! Thanks for your Review, Iryna!

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