Vegan Quiche

Thought you couldn't? You can now!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/vegan-quiche • Posted by Veenessar

Make this quiche at least 4 hours in advance. This is due to the long cooling time. The cooling time is essential for the springy consistency of quiche. **All of the measurements are approximate due to my 'throw-it-in-and-see' approach to cooking. So if something seems too much or too little, then alter it to what YOU think is best**

You will need

1 block Tofu - only use 3/4 5 Mushroom(s) , diced 1 Mushroom , sliced ½ Red Onion , diced 2 tbsp Soy Milk (add more if needed) 250 g Shortcrust Pastry (approx) 2 tbsp Oil Salt & Pepper, to taste 1 tsp Curry Powder Flour for rolling pastry

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Make this quiche at least 4 hours in advance. This is due to the long cooling time. The cooling time is essential for the springy consistency of quiche. **All of the measurements are approximate due to my 'throw-it-in-and-see' approach to cooking. So if something seems too much or too little, then alter it to what YOU think is best**

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°c Roll out pastry on floured surface and line chosen dish. Make it quite thick to mimic thick crust of quiches. Cover with cling-film and chill in fridge while you prepare filling. **DO NOT TRIM EDGES OF PASTRY YET** (I used the lid of a casserole dish as I don't have a flan tin or anything)

2. While oil is heating, dice onion and 5 mushrooms. Cook until soft and starting to brown. Add peas and spinach to pan and cook for 5 minutes. **I use frozen peas and spinach, so the recipe may alter a little with fresh spinach**

3. While the vegetables are cooking- drain the tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Dice and place in blender with soy milk, curry powder and salt & pepper. Blend until smooth.

4. When vegetables are cooked- add 4/5 of the vegetables to the tofu in the blender. Pulse a few times until fully combined. You may have to manually mix together while in blender, then pulse again.

5. Spoon mixture into a mixing bowl and add the rest of the fried vegetables. Combine and add salt, pepper and curry powder to taste.

6. Remove pastry-lined dish from fridge and add filling until level with the pastry. Now trim edges of pastry so tidy. Slice 1 mushroom thinly and press slices into top of quiche for decoration.

7. Place quiche into preheated oven for 45-60 minutes. Take out and leave to cool for 90 mins then cover and chill in fridge for at least 2 hours.

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   Enjoy! :D