Pumpkin, Mushroom and Smoked Tofu Pie

Summary

Yield
Servings
SourceIrene
Prep time20 minutes
Cooking time40 minutes
Total time1 hour

Description

Vegetable pies are all fantastic, this has to be one of the best, its certainly one of my favourite dishes ever. If you make one, make sure you invite me around!

Ingredients

2 c
Wholemeal flour
1 t
salt (Optional)
1⁄4 c
Vegetable oil (Plus a little more for frying the tofu later)
3⁄4 c
Water
600 g
Pumpkin (Peeled and deseeded, a decent sized butternut is usually enough)
200 g
Smoked tofu (Cut into 4 slices)
2 T
Soy sauce
1
Onion (Large, chopped. Spring onions also fine)
400 g
Mushrooms (Roughly chopped)

Notes

Smoked tofu is some kind of vegan super ingredient. If you haven't used it before this is a great way to get into it. You can also make these into mini pies using a muffin tray, which are great for parties or picnics.

Instructions

Dice pumpkin and boil until soft. Mash

To make pastry,place flour, salt and oil in a bowl and gradually add water until a dough is made. Let rest

Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a pan

Coat the tofu slices in flour and fry in the hot oil until both sides are browned

Splash in the soy sauce and keep heating until the tofu is evenly coated and soy is evaporated. Remove from heat

In the same pan heat the remaining tablespoon of oil ang stir-fry the mushrooms until just soft, then add the spring onions and toss through

Dice the tofu and add to the bowl with mashed pumpkin.To this add mushroom mix and salt. Mix well

Grease a pie tin, roll out 2/3rds of the pastry and line the pie tin

Pile in the filling

Roll out the remaining pastry, and place on top of the pie and trim the edges

Place in a pre-heated 180 degree oven and bake for approx. 40 minutes

Serve with a tasty barbeque sauce and green salad

Pie being prepared