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Preheat oven to 375F.
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Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick vegetable spray.
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2.To make Tempeh Layer: Steam cubed tempeh for 15 minutes, and set aside.
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Spray large skillet with nonstick vegetable spray, and heat crushed pepper over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
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Add garlic, bell pepper and 1 cup onions, reserving remainder of onions for spinach filling, and saute 3 minutes.
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Crumble tempeh into pan, and add mushrooms.
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Cook mixture 5 minutes.
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Add vermouth and 1/3 cup onion broth, reserving remaining broth for spinach filling.
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Reduce heat to low, add parsley and tamari, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat, and set aside.
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To make Spinach Layer: Place spinach in colander, press out excess liquid and set aside.
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Spray second skillet with nonstick vegetable spray, and, over medium-high heat, saute remaining 1/2 cup onions and carrots.
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Cook 3 minutes, or until carrots begin to soften.
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Add tomatoes and reserved broth.
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Reduce heat to low, and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
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Add pine nuts, remove from heat and set aside.
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To make Pastry: Place flour, rolled oats, salt and baking powder in food processor, and process to mix.
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Add tofu, and process.
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Add oil, rice syrup and ice water through feeding tube while motor is running.
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Process until mixture forms ball.
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Turn onto flat work surface dusted with flour, and knead for 5 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until dough is pliable and elastic.
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Separate one-third dough, cover with towel and set aside.
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Roll larger dough portion into 1/4-inch-thick rectangle 10 x 13 inches.
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Line loaf pan with dough, spoon tempeh mixture into bottom and top with spinach layer.
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Roll remaining dough into rectangle slightly larger than pan.
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Place over filling, and moisten edges slightly with dampened fingers.
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Gently slide butter knife between side of pan and dough, positioning top crust over bottom pastry and inside pan.
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Bake 45 minutes, or until brown.
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Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
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Turn onto serving platter.
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Slice and serve with pilaf and sauce.
