Reduced Fat Vegetarian Cheeseburger Pie
Savor the comforting flavors of a classic cheeseburger with a healthy twist in this Reduced Fat Vegetarian Cheeseburger Pie. This protein-packed, meatless delight swaps traditional beef for plant-based ground crumbles, seasoned to perfection with garlic, onion, tomato paste, and a splash of soy sauce for depth of flavor. A golden, fluffy crust—crafted from almond milk, eggs, and a touch of flour—encases the savory filling, while a layer of reduced-fat cheddar cheese melts into gooey perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep and a simple baking process, this guilt-free, family-friendly dish delivers all the flavor of a cheeseburger without the extra calories or meat. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it's a hearty, satisfying meal that’s sure to please vegetarians and omnivores alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 12 ounces Plant-based ground 'meat' or crumbles
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded (reduced-fat)
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or low-fat milk)
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add plant-based ground 'meat' or crumbles to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
Stir in tomato paste, low-sodium soy sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
Lightly coat a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
Spread the plant-based 'meat' mixture evenly in the prepared pie dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk (or low-fat milk), eggs, all-purpose flour, and baking powder until smooth. Pour this batter evenly over the cheese layer in the pie dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Allow the pie to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
