Leek and Spinach Tofu Quiche
When blended, the tofu creates the perfect consistency for this quiche and the turmeric creates a beautiful golden colour. This tofu quiche is hearty, filling and can be enjoyed hot or cold!
Ingredients
- 2 medium leeks
- 1 Tbsp 15 mL vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- 5 cups 150 g fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
- ½ vegetable bouillon cube crushed (optional)
- 1 tsp 1 g dried thyme
- 1 tsp 1 g dried parsley
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 9.5 oz 270 g vegan puff pastry dough
- 1 Tbsp 7 g breadcrumbs
- 23 oz 650 g firm tofu
- 1¼ lemon juiced
- ¼ cup 9 g nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 Tbsp 8 g cornstarch
- 1 tsp 5 mL dijon mustard
- 1 tsp 3 g ground turmeric
- ½ tsp kala namak
- 1 cup 149 g cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Prepare the leek by cutting off the root and the overly fibrous green top. This can be discarded or saved for homemade vegetable stock. Cut the leek in half, wash in between the layers, and then thinly slice.
- Place a large pan over high heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the leek, onion, garlic, and salt, and cook for about 7 minutes, or until there is no moisture in the pan and the leeks have softened.
- Next, add the spinach, crushed bouillon, thyme, parsley, and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and no moisture remains in the pan*. Turn off the heat.
- Grease a 9½ inch (25 cm) round tart pan, and lay the puff pastry dough in the pan. Gently press the pastry down and up along the sides, just over 1 inch (3 cm) in height.
- Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom of the dough and sprinkle the breadcrumbs along the base. Then preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
- Ensure that the tofu is sufficiently drained and pressed. If the tofu is too wet, the inside of the quiche can become soggy. To a food processor add the tofu, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, mustard, turmeric, and kala namak. Blend until smooth.
- Add the blended tofu mixture to the vegetables in the pan and mix together.
- Transfer the mixture from the pan to the tart pan and spread it out evenly. Roll over any excess pastry dough around the rim to create a crust.
- Place the halved tomatoes on top, cut side up, and bake on the centre rack of the preheated oven for 35 - 40 minutes, or until the crust is slightly golden and the top is firm to the touch.
- Let the quiche cool off for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This time allows the quiche to firm up so it can be cut more cleanly. Enjoy!