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Vegan Hand Pie

Vegan Hand Pies

Delicious vegan Irish Hand Pies made with a stuffing of cabbage, potatoes and smoky tempeh instead of the traditional meat, All the healthy goodness is encased in a coconut oil whole wheat crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish Cuisine
Servings 10 Pies
Calories 206 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

Hand Pie Wrapper:

  • 1-2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3-4 whole wheat crust
  • 4 oz coconut oil solid but scoopable
  • kosher salt to taste
  • water ice cold

Filling:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 2-3 medium potatoes either red or yellow are fine. Cut a ¼-inch dice
  • 1 oz tempeh chop smoky-flavored tempeh, can also sub with chickpeas, crumble tofu, or beans
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp thyme 1 tsp if dry
  • apple cider vinegar to taste
  • 2 oz tomato paste
  • 1-2 tbsp tamari
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper fresh ground, to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F
  • Combine the salt and flour. Using a fork, cut in the coconut oil.
  • Sprinkle just little ice-cold water into flour at a time, mixing with a fork, until the dough appears together.
  • Make the dough a day or two ahead of time and chill it for at least 30 minutes.
  • Wrap the dough into a disc, seal it firmly in plastic wrap, and set it aside to cool.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil.
  • Sauté the garlic for a minute before adding the potatoes and cabbage.
  • Cook for 10 minutes stir occasionally until the cabbage has softened and begins to change color.
  • Combine the tomato paste, thyme paste, tamari, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well. 
  • Pour 6 oz of water. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are cooked.
  • Stir in the smoked tempeh until well combined. (See note)
  • Using a cookie cutter or a bowl, cut rounds from the dough. There should be 21 cookies in total.
  • Fill each round with about 2 tbsp of filling. Pinch the edges of the second round together and place it on top.
  • Continue for the remaining pies. Put all the pies on a baking line tray.
  • Cook the pies for 10-15 minutes or till golden.
  • Remove from the oven, cool slightly on a wire rack, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 51mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Keyword vegan irish hand pies
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