RECIPE BELOW!! (Pronounced Næ’ Kih-dish) We LOVED this plant-based twist in the traditional & famous Natchitoches Meat Pie!! ⚜️ What’s even better is that it’s relatively easy & it’s packed with healthy Whole Foods that TASTE like the real thing!

I've turned the beloved meat pie into a plant-based vegan's dream! I know, I know: can you really call this a meat pie if there's no meat in it? Good question. I kept the name "Natchitoches Meat Pie" with the Vegan/Plant-Based identification so people know what I'm trying to mimic (you’ll understand if you’re from around west Louisiana at least)! And it's pretty good, if I do say so myself!

Lentils provide a great medium for mimicking ground meat, which is the standard in the meat pie. In general, they have a mild yet earthy tone & taste to them. They’re small & soak up the flavors you add, making them an incredibly versatile legume! All it takes is a little time for those flavors to incorporate and you have a delectable dish!

Here I used green lentils, which I highly recommend, color, taste & nutritional value.

This recipe can make 6-8 meat pies. We use any leftovers for meal prep for the week! Eat as a main with veggies as sides, or serve over rice (our go to).