Vegan Spring Vegetable Quiche Recipe Easy Perfect for Brunch
Vegan Spring Vegetable Quiche is an easy plant-based brunch recipe made with tofu, fresh spring vegetables, and a flaky vegan crust. This dairy-free and egg-free quiche has a creamy custard-like filling and is perfect for brunch, meal prep, or light lunches.
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 1 vegan pie crust store-bought or homemade
- For the Vegetables
- 1 cup asparagus chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup spinach chopped
- ½ cup green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Vegan Filling
- 14 oz firm tofu
- ½ cup unsweetened plant milk soy, almond, or oat
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley or dill
- Vegan shredded cheese
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the vegan pie crust into a pie dish.
- Lightly prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped asparagus and green onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a blender or food processor, combine tofu, plant milk, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy to create the custard-like filling.
- Spread the sautéed vegetables and cherry tomatoes evenly over the pie crust.
- Pour the tofu mixture over the vegetables and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the filling is firm and lightly golden.
- Allow the quiche to cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, vegan cheese, or red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overly watery vegetables to ensure the quiche sets properly.
- For extra crispness, pre-bake the crust for 5–7 minutes before adding the filling.
- Allow the quiche to rest before slicing for clean, neat pieces.
- Add extra herbs or nutritional yeast for deeper flavor.