2007-06-08T17:46:25-05:00 <p>Not only does this classic pecan pie have heart-healthy fats, stimulating herbs, and nutrient-packed whole grain flour, it is also dairy-free (Vegan compliant), refined sugar-free, and packed with protein and fiber- as soothing to the system as it is to the appetite.</p> 8 <h3>Crust</h3> <ul> <li>1/4 cup soy or olive oil spread (non-hydrogenated) </li> <li>1 <span class="caps">TBS</span> Xylitol (low-glycemic, all natural sweetener)</li> <li>1TBS 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour (80)</li> <li>1/2 cup soy protein isolate with 1/4 tsp. Baking soda mixed in</li> <li>Dash of sea salt and cinnamon</li> </ul> <p>Mix together on low- soy butter, glycerine, and salt &#38; cinnamon. Combine with flour and baking soda to form dough. Turn out onto floured surface and knead 3-4 times. Press evenly onto 9”oiled pan, and prick surface with a fork. Refrigerate one hour. Preheat oven to 180º. Bake shell for 10-15 minutes; set aside to cool.</p> <h3>Filling</h3> <ul> <li>2 cups canned pumpkin</li> <li>3 <span class="caps">TBS</span> maple syrup </li> <li>¼ cup soy or olive-oil spread (Smart Balance works)</li> <li>¼ cup soft tofu</li> <li>½ cup Xylitol </li> <li>1 tsp Brown Rice Miso </li> <li>1 <span class="caps">TBS</span> vanilla extract</li> <li>1 tsp cinnamon </li> <li>¼ tsp nutmeg</li> <li>½ tsp ginger</li> <li>½ tsp cloves</li> </ul> <h3>Topping</h3> <ul> <li>1 ½ tsp. Vanilla extract</li> <li>1 ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans</li> <li>1 <span class="caps">TBS</span> molasses</li> <li>2 tsp vegetable glycerine (low glycemic nutrient)</li> <li>1 tsp cinnamon</li> </ul> <p>Preheat oven to 350º. Combine all filling ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree. Smooth into pie crust. Bake for one hour. For a caramelized effect without sugar- toss pecans with 2 tsp vegetable glycerine, 1 <span class="caps">TBS</span> Molasses and 1 tsp. cinnamon (It’s easiest to mix glycerine and molasses first). Press Pecan mixture into top of pie. Cool on a rack until firm.</p> Vegan Lover's Pumpkin Pecan Pie