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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~
This fresh herbed sweet pea pie features a velvety smooth “cheese” filling that is laced with basil, mint, and dill. All contained in a walnut, balsamic peppered crust, creating the perfect foundation for a one-bite-wonder… capturing Spring on your plate year round.
I really can’t decide who is the star of this dish… the peas, the herbed “cheese,” the crust, or the fun whimsical micro greens. Individually they are beautiful; together they are a well-orchestrated symphony.
Fresh basil has an initial subtle peppery flavor which evolves into a slightly sweet anise flavor. I brought this in to compliment the peppery crust… thus creating “flavor layering.” When mincing the basil, you will notice that the edge of the cuts becomes dampened with natural oils. Stop, put down your knife, lift your fingers towards your nose, and take a few deep inhales. Basil inspires clarity and positive thinking… and you thought this pie was only going to taste good! Never underestimate the power of our foods. :)
And since basil is a member of the mint family, I felt it was only right to incorporate fresh mint into the “cheese.” I believe in the unity of family! The flavor of mint is refreshing with mellow hints of lemon. And it also helps combat the bloating and gas caused by the digestion of rich, fatty foods. Which made it perfect to pair with the cashews and walnuts.
And then there is dill… oh my sweet dill. To me, dill is one of the prettiest herbs, so wispy and fernlike. I have been known to tuck a sprig or two into a vase when creating flower bouquets. Should you start to feel overwhelmed by the thought of fermenting your own “cheese” or perhaps you find yourself in a crisis as all the sweet peas scatter to the floor… stop and inhale the fresh scent of dill… in aromatherapy it has calming characteristics.
So, as you can see, there is more than what meets the eye when it comes to this beautiful sweet pea pie. Not only was I taking your taste buds into consideration… I was making sure that you remain calm, stay positive in your thinking… hoping to inspire clarity… as well as making sure your digestion is being supported, so you don’t have flatulence. Yes, I just said the word flatulence. I can’t end this with the word flatulence, my Great Grandmother would have my hide… so I will end in saying, “Have a wonderful day!” amie sue
Ingredients:Yields 7-9″ pan (I used 8″)
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Fantastic looking !
are you using the super bifido plus instead of the PB8 you were using …I still have some PB8 does it matter ??
Thanks for another wonderful recipe Amie sue ..love it !
Hello Robin,
I use whatever I happen to have one hand… but you can use the PB8! I just like to share exactly what I used because people always question it. :) iI hope you give this recipe a try and let me know how it goes. Have a wonderful day. amie sue
Hi Amie-Sue! This looks so delicious, I would love to come by and share a slice with you. But alas, I am in VA and you are in OR, darn!, will have to make it myself :) Lots of love, Laura
Well darn Laura. lol I guess you best go make it then. :) Keep me posted how it goes. Have a blessed and glorious day! amie sue
Wow! It looks so goooood!
Your recipe has just arrived on time. From my garden, I have a lot of Sweet Pea and a lot of herbs. Many many thanks Amie Sue.
That is wonderful Helene. I hope you give this recipe a try and let me know how it goes. Enjoy and have a wonderful day, amie sue
The first time I saw this, I stared prepRing right away. Made it last night Amie, it’s a keeper! We loved it! Thank you so much for all you do.
Thank you so much Dina and you are so welcome. hehe So happy that you enjoyed it! hugs
I made mini tarts for a party. They tasted and looked amazing. Thank you once again Amie-Sue. Your recipes never fail to impress
Thank you Barbara… so glad that they were hit all the way around. :) Thank you for coming back and sharing. It means a lot to hear from those who try the recipes or even just stop by. :) Blessings and have a great weekend, amie sue
Hi Amie-Sue,
I hope your walkabout was fantastic and brought you all the benefits you were looking for.
Before coming to my question, I wish to pay you the biggest compliment ever for your exceptional recipes and your beautifully presented website. Not many achieve that!
I have just one question with regard to the above recipe. What is the meaning of placing the “cheese” next to the oven light for 15hrs? Is it about temperature or light?
I made this tart once and have to say it’s incredible, but this thing with the oven light doesn’t work in mine. The light just doesn’t stay on, hence I need to find another way to get the fermenting process going. Last time the cheese didn’t really taste different after the 15hrs rest.
Cheers
Good evening Jutta,
I am sorry that it took me a bit to respond to you. As you are aware, I have been on a “walk about” for the past 6 weeks (see blog posting). I am not fully integrating back into things but I wanted to start tackling some of the questions that have been collecting. :) All that to say, I appreciate your patience with me. :)
Thank you so much for the high compliment. It means the world to me and makes me blush.
Placing the cheese in the oven with just the light on is for the little bit of heat that the light puts off. You don’t have to do this but I use this trick sometimes when the ambient air is cooler, which slows down the culturing process. There are other ways to work around it. You can place the cheese on the top of the fridge, which tends to run a little warm, place it in the dehydrator at 115 degrees (F) or lower… just a few ideas. It will still culture without doing these things, but if the house is cool, it will just take longer. I hope this helps. Please let me know. Many blessings, amie sue
This is such a yummy recipe!! I didn’t have all the ingredients and the substitutes I had on had worked just fine. Thank You :)
Good morning Yvonne,
I am sorry that it took me a bit to respond to you. I have been on a “walk about” for the past 6 weeks (see blog posting). I am not fully integrating back into things but I wanted to start tackling some of the questions that have been collecting. :) All that to say, I appreciate your patience with me. :)
I am so happy that you enjoyed this recipe. It was one our favorites as well. I really appreciate your feed-back. Have a blessed and wonderful weekend, amie sue
I’m a raw food chef on the superfoods team at Facebook, in the Living The Dream Cafe, and we are making this amazing tart on our menu this week. Thank You! It is soooo very delicious! The trick is making a large volume of it and keeping it cold so the creamy cheeze part of it holds up for lunch service. This tart is truly unique and crazy delicious!
Good day Julia, I am so touched that you are making this tart for you cafe menu this week. Please keep me posted on how it is received by your guests. :) Thank you so much for sharing the joy of health with others. Blessings, amie sue
Bllessings of Creative Prosperity , Amie Sue💫
Hi Amiesue,
During the last days of this 2016 Holiday. We loved this recipe ‘s filling! Yum yum😋
Sadly, In an attempt to make the crust, the walnuts were over processed …LOL.. and yet we carried thru to complete the crust even adding in more nuts to compensate for the oil wetness ..to no avail. .
So , we put aside the oily crumbs and totally enjoyed the completed filling as a dip on crackers, fingers and spoons👍😁
The oilysavory walnut mix is presently in the fridge . Any suggestions for how best to use it ?
With much much appreciation, Wendy
Good morning Wendy,
I think we have all been there with over processing nuts. :)
I don’t know how oily your walnut are but you could keep it in the freezer and just remove a few tablespoons worth at a time add toss it into other recipes that use walnuts, like a cookies or cracker recipes. Even though it is more on the savory side, balsamic and black pepper can be good in a cookie dough, again just using small portions of it. Then you won’t be dealing with a large amount of oily nuts at once.
What about rolling it into balls and dehydrating them to make little savory snacks? Is it to oily for that?
Blessings, amie sue
It looks fantastic!! Amie your recipes are awesome! I dont know what to do first!!
Good afternoon Erini,
I know just what you mean. hehe I am so thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the site. Just pick one that you can make based on the ingredients you have at home. It’s easy to get overwhelmed to the point of not making anything at all. Take a few deep breathes and just enjoy them one at a time. Keep me posted on the ones you try. blessings, amie sue
I will try this recipe.
This looks so good! What a great spring dish to make for friends!
Let me know Suzanne if you make it. We thoroughly enjoyed the dish. blessings, amie sue