Broccoli and Vegan Bacon Quiche: A Plant-Based Recipe
Here’s my recipe for a 100% plant-based broccoli and vegan bacon quiche—an original and protein-rich dish that combines delicious flavors with a nod to animal welfare through its vegetable ingredients.
Ingredients
– **Servings:** 6
– **Vegan Shortcrust Pastry:** 1 unit
– **Vegan Bacon or Smoked Tofu:** 150 g
– **Silken Tofu:** 400 g
– **Soy Cream:** 50 g
– **Broccoli:** 1 unit
– **Nutritional Yeast:** 5 tbsp
– **Paprika:** 2 tsp
– **Wholegrain Mustard:** 2 tbsp
Preparation
– **Total Time:** 55 minutes
– **Prep Time:** 25 minutes
– **Cook Time:** 30 minutes
1. **Cook the Broccoli**
– Roughly chop the broccoli, including both the stem and the florets.
– Boil or steam the chopped broccoli until tender, about 20 minutes.
2. **Brown the Vegan Bacon**
– In a skillet, brown the vegan bacon or smoked tofu. No need to add oil.
– Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
– Once browned, set aside.
3. **Prepare the Pastry**
– Roll out the vegan shortcrust pastry into your pie dish.
– Prick the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
4. **Make the Filling**
– In a bowl, mash the silken tofu with a fork until smooth.
– Stir in the soy cream, spices, and wholegrain mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
– Coarsely mash the cooked broccoli and mix it into the tofu mixture.
– Add the cooked vegan bacon.
5. **Assemble the Quiche**
– Pour the filling into the prepared pastry.
– Sprinkle nutritional yeast on top for a crispy finish.
6. **Bake**
– Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 30 minutes.
– Check occasionally to ensure the pastry is browning properly.
– Let the quiche cool slightly outside the oven before serving.
Enjoy your meal!
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