Festive Chickpea Tart

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This was in veg news a few years ago. it kind of tastes like thanksgiving, but in pie form. it's vegan. it's delicous.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

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Add onion , celery , garlic , salt , and pepper , and cook for 7 to 9 minutes until onions begin to soften and caramelize.

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Set aside.

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In a food processor , add chickpeas , walnuts , lemon juice , and tamari , and pulse to lightly chop.

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Remove half of chopped mixture from food processor and transfer to a large bowl.

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Transfer sauted onions to the remaining mixture in food processor.

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Puree until smooth , scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

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Transfer puree to bowl with lightly chopped chickpea and walnut mixture.

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Add spinach , cranberries , parsley , thyme , and 1 / 4 cup of reserved chickpeas.

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Stir to combine and transfer to prepared pie shell , spreading evenly.

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Combine oil and tamari , and brush on top of pie and crust.

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Sprinkle with walnuts.

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Bake for 33 to 38 minutes until lightly browned.

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Garnish with parsley , cut in wedges , and serve with cranberry sauce.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, celery, garlic cloves, sea salt, black pepper, chickpeas, walnuts, fresh lemon juice, tamari, frozen chopped spinach, dried cranberries, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, pie shells