Vegan Spinach And Mushroom Quiche

This Vegan Spinach and Mushroom Quiche is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time of the day. It's packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, and it's completely plant-based!

Vegan Spinach And Mushroom Quiche

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made vegan pie crust
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup firm tofu, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the pie crust in a pie dish and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
  5. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
  6. In a blender or food processor, combine the crumbled tofu, nutritional yeast, turmeric, black salt, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  7. Transfer the tofu mixture to a large bowl and fold in the cooked vegetables.
  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread it out evenly.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the crust is golden brown.
  10. Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
14g

Supplies

Pie dish Skillet Blender or food processor

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the quiche with a side salad or fresh fruit for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to press any excess liquid out of the tofu to prevent the quiche from becoming too watery.

Cost

$15