Vegan Classic Quiche Slice

Elevate your brunch game with this Vegan Classic Quiche Slice, a dairy-free and egg-free twist on the beloved French classic. Made with a creamy blend of chickpea flour, firm tofu, and aromatic spices like turmeric and black salt, this quiche offers a rich, "eggy" texture and flavor without any animal products. Packed with vibrant vegetables—sautéed spinach, red bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes—all nestled in a flaky vegan pie crust, each slice is a savory, nutrient-packed delight. It's perfect for meal prep, as it can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, and is ready in just 60 minutes. Whether you're hosting a vegan-friendly brunch or looking for a satisfying make-ahead lunch, this recipe is a plant-based crowd-pleaser that's as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour
• 1 cup Water
• 8 ounces Firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black salt (Kala Namak)
• 2 cups Spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 Vegan pie crust

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Press the tofu with paper towels to remove excess moisture and then crumble it into a blender or food processor.

Step 3

In the blender, add chickpea flour, water, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, and black salt. Blend until you achieve a smooth batter-like consistency.

Step 4

In a medium-sized pan, sauté the spinach until wilted. Then, add diced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.

Step 6

Roll out the vegan pie crust and fit it into a pie or tart pan, trimming any excess dough.

Step 7

Spread the sautéed spinach and red bell peppers over the bottom of the pie crust.

Step 8

Pour the tofu and chickpea batter evenly over the vegetables in the crust.

Step 9

Top with halved cherry tomatoes, gently pressing them into the batter.

Step 10

Season the quiche with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 11

Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center is firm and the top is golden brown.

Step 12

Allow the quiche to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 13

Enjoy your Vegan Classic Quiche Slice warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1040.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1273.3

Total Fat 58.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2512.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.0g	0%
Total Sugars 27.4g
Protein 65.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 509.1mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 2657.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 39.7%