Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza Pie

Here's another great recipe from Eating Well with a few minor changes, including the addition of pinenuts for a more complex flavor. This pizza pie is definitely tasty, fun to eat, and satisfyingly filling without globs of cheese. Try it!...you'll be glad you did.

Recipe:

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza Pie

Ingredients
Olive oil cooking spray
1 14-ounce package firm water-packed tofu, drained
1 6-ounce bag organic baby spinach, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped pinenuts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound prepared pizza dough, preferably whole-wheat (or use homemade recipe below)

1. Finely crumble tofu in a large bowl. Add spinach, tomatoes, Parmesan, mozzarella, basil, pinenuts, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix until combined.

2. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about the length of the prepared baking sheet and twice as wide. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet, allowing the extra width to hang over on one side onto a clean surface. Spread the filling on the dough in the pan, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the overhanging dough over the filling. Fold the edges closed and crimp with a fork to seal. Make several small slits in the top to vent steam.

4. Bake the pizza pie at 425°F until well browned on top, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly before cutting.


Pizza dough

Ingredients
2 tsp. yeast
1 cup warm water
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. white sugar
1 heaping tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup whole-wheat flour


1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water (3 to 5 minutes). Add oil, sugar and salt; mix in 1 cup of flour until smooth. Gradually stir in remaining flour, until dough is smooth and workable. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it is elastic. Lay dough in a bowl sprayed with oil, cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.