2 tbsp oil (he recommends corn)
3 large onions, finely diced
1 cup soy milk
1/3 cup firm tofu, crushed by hand
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp unbleached flour
1 tbsp couscous
1 wholewheat pie shell in a 10-inch t, art shell
Directions
Saute onions in oil (I added 1/2 cup water to prevent burning, or you
could substitute water for the oil to reduce fat), until translucent
and mostly soft. Blend the soy milk, tofu, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and
flour until smooth. Then combine the onions, the soy milk mixture
and the couscous. Pour into the prepared pie shell. Bake in a
preheated oven at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Dessert; Pie; Vegetable
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