Recipe: Vegan Pecan Pie

By on November 14, 2008 in Food & Nutrition, Healthy Living

Pecan Pie

Planning your Thanksgiving menu? If you’re a fan of pecan pie, this recipe is bound to satisfy as it bears a striking similarity to the flavor you love without all the refined ingredients.

Yield: 1 (8-in.) pie

Prep Time: 20 minutes

3 1/2 cups pecans

3 1/2 cups pitted dates

1/2 cup raisins, soaked

2 cups filtered water

1/4 cup date/raisin soak water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 cup agave nectar

1. Place 3 cups pecans and 1 1/2 cups dates in a food processor fitted with an S-shaped blade. Blend on high speed for 30 to 40 seconds or until mixture sticks together and runs up the sides without falling into the center. You may need to add more dates.

2. Press crust into a pie pan, making a layer around the bottom and sides at least 1/4-inch thick. (No need to oil the pan.)

3. Place 1 cup dates and raisins in a small bowl with filtered water. Allow to soak for at least 20 minutes.

4. Place remaining 1 cup dates, soaked dates, raisins, 1/4 cup soak water, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and agave nectar in a blender and blend on high speed until a thick, relatively smooth mixture forms.

5. Pour mixture into the piecrust and layer the top with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. You want pie chilled so it keeps its form when sliced.

 

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About Mark Reinfeld

Mark Reinfeld has been preparing inspired vegan and live food cuisine for over 15 years. He is the founding chef of Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, winner of Honolulu Advertiser's 'Ilima Award for 'Best Kaua'i Restaurant'. Mark received a Platinum Carrot Award given to Americas top 'trailblazing and innovative chefs'.His first book, Vegan Fusion World Cuisine has won 9 international awards including 'Cookbook of the Year', 'Best New Cookbook' and a Gourmand Award for 'Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the USA'. He is the coauthor of The 30-Minute Vegan and The Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw. Books Written: The 30-Minute Vegan, Vegan Fusion World Cuisine, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Raw Websites: www.veganfusion.com - www.veganfusion.wordpress.com
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5 Responses to Recipe: Vegan Pecan Pie

  1. Soulitude November 13, 2008 at 7:24 pm #

    Yum, Yum, Mark!! Can't wait to try this one! How cool to have a vegan/healthier alternative!

  2. Everyday November 14, 2008 at 9:57 am #

    This recipe sounds extra tasty! I'm looking forward to trying it.

  3. Brynne November 14, 2008 at 8:15 pm #

    I cant wait to share this and then to say…"guess what?? No sugar or any other processed stuff for that matter!!" YAY! Thank you!!!

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