Broccoli Hummus Pie
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper (trace the base onto parchment and cut it out).
2. Put the pumpkin seeds in a coffee grinder, or small blender using the flat blade, and grind until a flour-like texture is reached.
3. Add the dry ingredients (buckwheat flour through salt) to a food processor and pulse a few times to mix.
4. Add applesauce and almond milk and process until the dough comes together and forms into a ball.
5. Press the dough into the springform pan, working from the middle, pushing the dough up the sides.
6. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

To Make the Filling:

1. Sauté the onion and garlic in 2-3 tablespoons water until the onions soften, about 3-5 minutes. Add the balsamic and continue to sauté for another minute.
2. Add the onion mix and all other ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
3. Remove from blender/processor and set aside.

To Make the Veggie Topping:

1. To prep the leek, trim the dark green ends and the base and discard. Thinly slice the leek, crosswise, and add to a large bowl of water. Rinse in the water, removing any dirt or debris, and drain. The leek is ready to use.
2. Add the sliced leek to a large sauté pan and sauté in 2-3 tablespoons of water for about 5 minutes. Add water as needed to prevent burning. Add broccoli and cook on medium heat, adding additional water as needed to prevent burning, until broccoli is bright green and tender. About another 3-5 minutes. Add the spinach and frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, mix half the sautéed veggies with the chickpea filling. The other half of the vegetables will be used for the top layer of the pie.
4. Transfer the filling/vegetable mix to the pie, spread it evenly and bake for 20 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven, add the rest of the cooked veggies, lightly pressing them into the filling, and return to the oven for another 20 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Using a thin spatula or butter knife trace the edge of the pie, separating the pie from the rim. Remove the outer ring, cut into eight slices and serve.