Amy's Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie: Vegan Product Information and Review

Amy's Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie is made with organic vegetables and tofu and has 30% less fat than their original Vegetable Pot Pie. There are no GMOs (bioengineered ingredients), no cholesterol and no trans fats.

Each package contains one serving (one non-dairy vegetable pot pie) which has 360 calories, 13 grams of fat (including 1.5 grams of saturated fat), 640mg of sodium, 50 carbs, 4 grams of dietary fiber, 3 grams of sugar, 10 grams of protein, 80% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, 15% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C, 6% of the recommended daily amount of calcium and 15% of the daily recommended amount of iron.

The sodium and fat (particularly the saturated fat) are higher than I would like, but this delicious entrée is an excellent source of protein and vitamin A and a good source of iron, which can sometimes be lacking in vegan and vegetarian diets.

Amy's Non-Dairy (Vegan) Vegetable Pot Pie: Cooking and Serving Tips

The package states that you should not cook Amy's Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie in a toaster oven, but I'm not sure why. Toaster ovens use less energy and I typically use mine for anything small enough to fit inside. I have cooked Amy's Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie in both a conventional oven and a toaster oven and have not noticed a difference in taste, texture or cooking time. Using either cooking method, the vegetable pot pie comes out with a flaky, delicious crust and makes a hearty, tasty entrée.

Since Amy's Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie has carbs, protein, fat and vegetables, I typically serve it with two sides of vegetables to boost the nutritional value of the meal. Amy's Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie is high in carbs/starches, so I generally don't serve starchy veggies like corn or peas (ok, sometimes I do, but for the healthiest meal, you should avoid this). Try serving it with green leafy vegetables or salad, or beans for even more protein and higher fiber.

Amy's Non-Dairy (Vegan) Vegetable Pot Pie: Taste and Overall Review

Amy's Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie makes for a convenient, hearty meal for cold winter nights or any time you are looking for a down home meal without the prep time and less-than-healthy aspects of traditional down home cooking. It may not be a match for my homemade vegan pot pie, but when I don't have the time, ingredients or inclination to whip up my own, this is a good substitute.

Amy's Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie is significantly healthier than traditional pot pies and is hearty and filling. It makes a great entrée for vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian meals and is convenient to keep in the freezer.

Overall, Amy's Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie is a delicious occasional addition to a healthy eating plan.

Not all of Amy's Kitchen's products are vegan and the packaging for the regular Vegetable Pot Pie (with dairy) and the Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie are almost identical, so be sure to check for the text "Non-Dairy" above the name and the vegan logo in the lower left-hand corner of the box.

For more information on Amy's Non-Dairy Vegetable Pot Pie, or other vegan and vegetarian products from Amy's Kitchen, visit their website at amys.com.