Spinach Mushroom Pie
Description
A hearty vegetarian pie featuring a yeast dough crust and a savory filling of mushrooms, spinach, and textured vegetable protein. The filling is seasoned with oregano, basil, and fennel seeds for a Mediterranean-inspired flavor profile. This dish is baked until golden and offers a satisfying, plant-based alternative to traditional meat pies.Directions
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DOUGH: In a large bowl, mix together yeast, warm water & sugar.
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Let stand for 5 minutes.
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Add oil, flour & salt.
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Knead about 5 minutes into a smooth, elastic ball of dough.
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Cover & let rise till doubled in size.
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Punch down.
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Roll out 2/3 of the dough into a 12 inch circle & fit it into a 10 inch springform pan, patting it up the sides.
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Set aside. Reserve the remaining dough.
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FILLING: Mix together the TVP, boiling water, oregano, basil & fennel.
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In a large skillet, heat oil.
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Saute TVP mixture for a few minutes.
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Stir in mushrooms, spinach, tomato paste & water.
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Heat through.
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Preheat oven to 375F (191°C).
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Spread filling onto the dough.
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Roll remaining dough into a 10 inch circle & cut into 8 wedges.
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Arrange the wedges on top of the filling, overlapping slightly, sealing the wide ends to the bottom crust.
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Brush the top with a little soymilk or oil.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.0g13%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 850mg36%
- Total Carbohydrate 55.0g19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
- Sugars 3.0g
- Protein 15.0g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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