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SPICY AND SAVORY PUMPKIN PIE

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Ingredients: 1 store bought or home made pie crust,2 medium size onions, sliced thin,1 tbsp olive oil,2 tbsp balsamic vinegar,1 tbsp agave nectar,1 tbsp water,1/8 tsp salt,2 whole egss plus 3 egg whites,¼ tsp salt,½ tsp pumpkin pie spice,½ tsp black pepper,½ tsp smoked paprika,1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional),1-15oz can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling!),1 cup plain 2% greek yogurt,1 cup chopped walnuts,½ tsp chili powder,½ tsp sumac or lemon pepper,1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a round disk, big enough to fit a non-stick 11×1.5 with removable bottom tart pan (approximately 13 inches).
  3. Roll dough over rolling pin and carefully unroll it onto the tart pan. Press it evenly with your fingers so the dough comes up the sides of the pan.
  4. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork and bake for 12-15 minutes. Set aside to cool
  5. In the meantime, saut the onions in olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add balsamic vinegar, agave and water. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes. Set aside
  7. Beat eggs and egg whites in a large bowl. Season with teaspoon salt, add pumpkin puree and all the spices and mix well.
  8. Whisk in greek yogurt until well incorporated.
  9. Add caramelized onions and mix well.
  10. To prepare the walnut topping, combine walnuts, spices and brown sugar in a medium bowl and mix well so the walnuts are well coated with the spices
  11. Pour pumpkin filling into pie crust, top with walnuts and bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes

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