Bringing in the new year with some Black eyed Peas and this deep deep dish Pie! There are layers of Black eyed Peas cooked up like Hoppin’ John, layered with Thyme Tofu ricotta, pasta sauce and cheese. Its almost a cross between a Lasagna, hoppin john and a Deep Dish Pizza! Huzzah!

Add more layers of some sauteed collard greens, mushrooms, use any other crust of choice and make this today! All the filling is gluten-free. for Gluten-free Pizza crust options and more Pizza options see here.

And more Black Eyed Pea recipes(stews, dals, chili, pie crusts) see here.

Happy 2014!

I presented 2 large pieces to hubbs and he ate one and decided he was utterly confused about what the pie was(it tastes more like lasagna, but has beans and was in a pizza;). he ate 3 more pieces and declared he loves it! inspite of all the confusion going on on the taste buds 🙂



Steps :

Heat oil in a pan, saute the onion and chili/green pepper until golden. Add the pasta sauce/marinara/other tomato based sauce, thyme, italian herb blend, black pepper and salt.







Mix well. Add soaked or cooked black eyed peas and water, Cover and cook until tender and dry.









Make the Tofu ricotta. mix everything and let sit till you prepare the pizza dough.







Prepare and shape the dough. Bake for 6-7 minutes. Remove form oven and Spread a 1/3 cup pasta sauce on the dough.







Top with Black eyed Peas.







Top with Tofu ricotta





At this point you can layer some sauteed collard greens or mushrooms. Top with another 1/2 cup pasta sauce and cheese of choice.







Bake in preheated 400 degrees F for 20 minutes. Serve hot!



