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Popeye's Spinach Pie

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Editor's note: The recipe below is from Alex Jamieson's book, The Great American Detox Diet.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 (9-inch) pie

Ingredients

2 cups spelt white flour
3/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1–2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup finely shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
8 cups (16 ounces) fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 large tomato, cut into 8 half-moon slices

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

    Step 2

    2. To prepare the crust, sift the flour and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt into a medium mixing bowl. Slowly pour in 1/3 cup of the oil while stirring to form a dough. Do not overmix or the dough will be too tough. Use up to 2 tablespoons of water to help form the dough.

    Step 3

    3. Gather the dough into a ball and lightly roll with a rolling pin until it reaches a 9-inch diameter. Press the rolled dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Poke the bottom of the crust all over with a fork. Set aside while preparing the filling.

    Step 4

    4. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and the onion. Sauté for 2 minutes, add the cabbage and zucchini, and sauté an additional 5 minutes. Add the spinach and sauté until wilted.

    Step 5

    5. Add the garlic, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, marjoram, basil, thyme, mustard, paprika, and pepper. Stir well to combine, and sauté for 1 minute.

    Step 6

    6. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.

    Step 7

    7. Bake for 35 minutes.

    Step 8

    8. Remove pie from the oven and garnish with a ring of tomato slices.

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