Vegan Crustless Quiche
These are savory & good.
Ingredients:
Sauté:
-1tsp olive oil
-1/2 large onion finely diced
-1 small can drained sliced mushrooms (or a handful of fresh sliced)
-1/2 red bell pepper finely diced
-1/2-1 crown broccoli use just the top, cut into smaller pieces (you can sub 2 c sliced baby spinach)
-seasoning of choice: I used an herb salad blend that includes garlic, chives, basil, rosemary – about 1-2 tsp
*optional- sliced veggie deli meat or veggie sausage crumbles
-sundried tomatoes in oil, about 2 Tbs chopped (add some oil from the jar too)
Tofu mix:
– 1 block extra firm tofu
-1/3 c nooch
-1 tsp nut butter (cashew)
-1 Tbs chickpea miso paste
-1/3 c almond milk
-1 Tbs corn starch
-1 tsp garlic
-1 tsp onion powder
Glaze:
-1 heaping Tbs miso paste
-3 Tbs water
-splash of oil from sun dried tomatoes
Directions:
-Sauté the onions in a bit of olive oil until translucent
-Add the mushrooms and bell peppers and sauté until the bell peppers softened
-add plant based sausage or ham if you’re using it and cook another couple minutes
-add broccoli just until slightly tender & dark vibrant green
-add chopped tomatoes, herbs, and touch of tomato oil and stir
-turn off heat then
-blend all the tofu ingredients in your vita mix, blender, or food processor (add a tiny bit of milk if needed)
-dump tofu mix into the sauté pan and combine fully
* taste & add salt & pepper to taste
-divide mix into oiled ramekins and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes until a little firm
-meanwhile mix all your glaze ingredients & set aside until you take out the firm quiche
-divide glaze evenly on top of quiche and spread evenly along the top.
*optional: add sliced tomatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, fresh herbs, etc to the top for a pretty & delicious touch
Place back in the oven until completely firm and brown on top (maybe 15-20 mins)
-enjoy warm with grits, roasted potatoes, or a nice green salad