20 Vegan Savory Pie Recipes (Tarts and Quiches Too!)

Whether you have crust on the bottom, or crust on the top, there’s something so satisfying about enclosing your meal in a blanket of pastry. So we’ve got all the vegan savory pie recipes you could ever dream of- from quiches, to rustic tarts, galettes, savory cobblers, regional favorites, pot pies, pasties and more, we’re bringing you all the inspiration you need to get baking. All of these recipes are vegan, and some are gluten-free too. We’ve included recipes using homemade crust, and other ones that take advantage of store-bought pastry. Winter might be the time of year you need a cozy, savory pie the most, but we’ve got some great Spring, Summer, and Fall pies as well!

Why Savory Pie Recipes?

Like many of you out there, I’m a fan of The Great British Bake Off, and in just about every season I have a moment where I realize an element of British cuisine that American’s are really missing- savory pie. Every season they fill crusts with different curries, vegetables, and less vegan fillings, and I think to myself, “why don’t we in America have a savory pie culture?”. I’ve always been a fan of savory dishes over sweet, but in America practically all the pies are sweet. We’re a fan of apple pie, pumpkin, pecan, berries, peach- but almost never do we take our tarts in a savory direction. But we really should. It’s an elegant and delicious way to elevate a an ingredient or dish into a meal. Plus, it gives you a well-deserved chance to eat more pastry without eating more sugar.

The Elements of Savory Pie Recipes

Savory pies have two main elements- the crust and the filling. Depending on how loose you want to be with your definition, all sorts of things might fall into the savory pie category, from pizza to quiche – and since we’re not purists, we’ve allowed for some flexibility in pie definitions in our post here. The filling in a pie can be just about anything- meat or cheese alternatives, vegetables, mushrooms, curries, beans, whatever is leftover in the back of your fridge- don’t cap your creativity on what a pie filling can be. You also have options when it comes to crust- read on!

Is Pie Crust Vegan?

It totally can be! When you make pie crust yourself, it’s really easy to make vegan. Some recipes will use butter, which you can simply trade out for a non-dairy alternative like vegan margarine or coconut oil. Less commonly recipes might as for lard- vegetable shortening is a great substitute there. Milk can be replaced by non-dairy milk, like soymilk, or even just water.

Store-bought crusts are quite often vegan as well, as butter is more expensive than vegetable shortening. Make sure you read the label well though, as some brands do contain dairy products. Store-bought pastry (often filo and puff pastry) can also be used when making a tart or pie- again, they are often sold vegan, but you’ll want to read the ingredients to make sure the brand you found doesn’t contain dairy.

20 Vegan Savory Pie Recipes

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for- from Shepherd’s pie to quiche, savory cobbler to veggie-topped tarts, we’ve collected 20 different delicious and creative recipes to inspire your next savory creation in a pastry crust.

1. Savory Kale Pie

This vegan pie from Very Vegan Val (that’s us!) uses kale to make a creamy filling inside a simple olive oil crust. No fussy pastry with this one- just a simple and delicious savory pie for dinner!

2. Chicken-Style Vegan Pot Pie

This hearty pie from Cadry’s Kitchen uses chicken-style seitan and store-bought pie crust for a pie that is both stunning and simple!

3. Mushroom and Merlot Posh Pasties

Pasties were originally made as a convenient edible container for laborers to bring lunch out with them, but The Veg Space turns them into a fancier meal with herbs and merlot wine.

4. Chickpea Ragout Pot Pie

A delicious blend of chickpeas stewed in wine with herbs makes up the filling in this flakey pot pie, courtesy of Connoisseurus Veg.

5. Eggplant and Heirloom Tomato Cobbler

If pie can be savory, so can cobbler! Our skillet cobbler tops an eggplant and tomato filling with vegan cheesy chive biscuit topping.

6. Vegan Tart with Roasted Vegetables and Smoked Garlic

Savory tarts are a great way to make a beautiful meal without much fuss- just arrange your vegetables on pastry and let them shine for the beautiful gems they are. The extra special touch here is the white bean base, flavored with smoked garlic.

7. Mushroom, Onion, and Lentil Pie

This umami-bomb of a pie is the perfect meal to make to warm up on a chilly winter day. Quite Good Food brings you the Australian/New Zealand version of a savory vegan pie recipe, with a meaty mince as the filling.

8. Chickpea, Butternut, and Spinach Pie

The Vegan Larder totally wraps a harissa-spiced chickpea and squash filling with flakey filo dough, for a perfectly packed, special feeling meal.

9. Scottish Rumbledethump Pies

With a name like “Rumbledethump”, how are you not making these individual-sized pies? These traditional Scottish pastries from Tinned Tomatoes are filled with cabbage and potatoes, along with a little vegan cheddar.

10. Vegan French Onion Tart

This flakey-crusted tart has a custard and onion filling. It’s as good for breakfast as it is for supper, for when you want a slightly lighter way to enjoy savory vegan pie.

11. Vegan Chickpea Shepherd Pie

Unlike most of the vegan savory pie recipes on this list, shepherd’s pie uses a mashed potato crust instead of a pasty crust. This one from Stacy Homemaker uses a purple mashed potato crust- how pretty!

12. Mushroom and Wild Rice Vegan Hot Water Crust Tart

Layers of wild rice, mixed mushrooms, T.V.P. and creamy herb sauce and on the inside of this pie. The outside is a sturdy, no fuss hot water crust pastry. It’s festive, filling, and not too fussy!

13. Gluten-Free Fish Pie

This thick and creamy pie from Rhian’s Recipes uses white beans to replace fish, along with the wonderful flavors of fennel, leaks, and watercress, topped with a mashed potato crust.

14. Vegan Gibanica (Serbian Cheese Pie)

If you’re looking for a super rich and creamy savory vegan pie recipe, gibanica might be the pie you’re seeking! Traditional gibanica typically uses soft cheeses- like cream cheese, cottage cheese or feta- and is made the night before. Thanks to The Minimalist Vegan for making us a vegan gibanica recipe!

15. Rustic Veggie Pie

If you like to go gluten-free as well as vegan, this autumnal pie from Sweet Sensitive Free has you covered. With a homemade crust, a creamy base, and a pumpkin and mushroom filling, this beautiful centerpiece is sure to be the star of the meal.

16. French Canadian Vegan Tourtiere (Meat Pie) 

Tourtiere is a traditional holiday dish in Quebec, but it can definitely be recreated without the meat. In this case, Megan Kerry uses TVP in place of the meat for a healthier and kinder way to celebrate the holidays, French-Canadian style. Bon Appetite!

17. Vegan Spanakopita

Spinach is the star in this classic Greek dish, with a creamy filling contrasting the topping of crispy, crunchy filo pastry. This vegan pie from A Virtual Vegan shows that a dish doesn’t have to be complicated to look like you spent all day making it!

18. Savory Roasted Sweet Potato and Beet Galete

A galette is sort of the rustic, informal cousin to the pie. It’s shaped by hand and baked without a tin, giving it a homey, inviting look. This one from Veganosity uses white beans, walnuts, sweet potato, and beets, along with vegan ricotta.

19. Vegan Spring Vegetable Tart with Walnut and Kale Pesto

Although I sometimes think of pies as being more of a winter food, this beauty from Lovely Jubley is a good reminder that tarts and pies belong in all seasons. Premade pastry means less work for you, topped with homemade pesto and roasted asparagus, beets, and zucchini.

20. Moroccan Chickpea Hand Pies

If you’re just not in the mood to mess with pastry at all, these hand pies from Rainbow Nourishments can be a good option. Gluten-free wraps incase the hearty chickpea-based filling for a great lunch option!