Golden Vegan Quiche

by Darryl Grima

A creamy, flavour-packed quiche that’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. Made with a silky tofu-cashew base and loaded with vibrant vegetables, this quiche is wholesome, satisfying, and beautifully plant-based.

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 1 vegan pie crust
  • Add-ins:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale), chopped
  • 1/2 cup broccoli
  • 1/2 cup vegan bacon
  • The custard filling:
  • 350 g firm tofu
  • ½ cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and drained)
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch (or arrowroot)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black salt (kala namak) for “eggy” flavour
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved, to place on top)
  • Vegan cheese shreds
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, basil or chives)

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.

  2. Place the pie crust into a tart or quiche dish.

  3. Use a fork to prick the bottom, then blind-bake for 10 minutes.

2. Cook the vegetables

  1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. Add the onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.

  3. Add the mushrooms and red pepper, cooking until lightly browned.

  4. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.

  5. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

3. Make the quiche filling

  1. In a blender, add the tofu, soaked cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, turmeric, smoked paprika, oregano, kala namak, salt, and pepper.

  2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

4. Assemble the quiche

  1. Add the cooked vegetables into the pre-baked crust.

  2. Pour the blended tofu mixture over the vegetables.

  3. Smooth the top with a spatula.

  4. If using, add cherry tomatoes or vegan cheese on top.

5. Bake

  1. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the centre is set and the top is golden.

  2. Allow the quiche to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Fridge: up to 4 days Freezer: up to 2 months (wrap slices individually)

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