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Mushroom and Leek Filo Pie

A delicious autumnal meal that's lightly spiced with mustard and nutmeg, which pairs perfectly with the earthy mushrooms and spinach.

Serves: 4
Time to prepare: 10 mins
Time to cook: 1 hr 10 mins
Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tbsp extra to brush
  • 750g/generous 1½lb mixed mushrooms, roughly sliced
  • 2 leeks, trimmed and sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 sprigs of rosemary, leaves finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 150g/5oz fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 400ml/14fl oz soya milk
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 5 large sheets of ready-made vegan filo pastry
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil to an ovenproof frying pan (about 28cm) on a medium-high heat. Fry the mushrooms for 12–15 minutes until the mushrooms are beginning to brown.
  2. Add the leeks, garlic, rosemary and some seasoning. Turn the heat down slightly and fry for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the spinach to the pan. Cook until wilted then tip the mixture into a bowl.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6.
  5. Wipe the pan clean with some kitchen paper. Place the pan back on a medium heat and melt the vegan butter. Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Gradually pour the soya milk into the pan. Add the nutmeg, mustard and soy sauce. Crumble in the stock cube and simmer for 5 minutes, mixing regularly, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Return the mushroom mixture back to the pan and mix well.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat. Scrunch up the filo pastry and cover the filling with the filo sheets to form a pie. Brush with the remaining oil and sprinkle over the sesame seeds.
  9. Bake in the oven for 18 minutes until golden and crisp.

Chef's tip: If your pie is browning too fast, cover the top with tin foil and return to the oven.

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