Vegetarian Layered Christmas Pie
by Northern Life
Festive food traditions take on a playful spin as we explore inventive twists on yuletide favourites!
This Vegetarian Layered Christmas Pie is a stunning centerpiece that’s sure to impress at your holiday table. Perfect for vegetarians and loved by all, it’s packed with festive flavors like sage and onion stuffing, tender Brussels sprouts, sweet caramelized onions, and crumbled vegetarian haggis, all wrapped in buttery shortcrust pastry. Quick to prepare and full of seasonal charm, it’s an ideal dish for Christmas dinners, family gatherings, or any festive occasion. Serve with greens and vegetarian gravy for a true holiday treat!
Serves 4 Prep 10 mins Cook 45-50 mins
Ingredients
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1 pack shortcrust pastry
- 100g Brussels sprouts, sliced
- 2 red onions, sliced
- 150g sage and onion stuffing
- 200g vegetarian haggis, crumbled
- 200g vegetarian sausages, sliced lenghtways 1tbsp oat milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat the over to 180 c degrees / 160 c fan/ gas mark 4
- Lightly oil a 2lb classic pudding tin and line with 2/3 of the shortcrust pastry and place in the fridge. Keep the remaining pastry for the lid.
- Cook the sliced sprouts in salted water for 2 minutes then refresh in cold water and pat dry. Shallow fry the onions in olive oil until tender then add the cranberry sauce and allow to cool.
- Prepare the sage and onion stuffing as per pack suggestions.
- Remove the pudding tin from the fridge and layer as follows, sliced vegetarian sausages, sage and onion stuffing, onion mix, sprouts, crumbled vegetarian haggis. Season with salt and pepper between each layer.
- Top with remaining pastry and brush the top with oat milk. Bake in oven for 45-50 minutes allow to cool in the tin.
- To serve, slice and warm in oven until hot. Serve with greens and vegetarian gravy.
Credit: Booths
NorthernLife Dec/Jan/Feb 24/25
