Vegan quiche with asparagus and cherry tomatoes

Published: April 7, 2019 · Modified: July 13, 2020 Of Theirs · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 comments

If you’re looking for vegan spring recipes for the holidays, this vegan quiche with asparagus and tomatoes is perfect for you. It’s a great recipe for Easter! Plus, the vegan quiche recipe is super versatile, and you can use plenty of other veggies if asparagus isn’t in season.

It’s asparagus season! Finally! It’s one of my favorite veggies and always has been. I love eating it with pasta or potatoes, but sometimes it’s also nice to be a little more creative. And these vegan mini quiches with asparagus and tomatoes are really good!

What you need for this vegan quiche:

wholemeal flour
vegetable margerine
tofu
olive oil
cornstarch
turmeric
herbes de Provence (thyme, oregano, rosemary and basil)
kala namak
green asparagus
green onions
sun dried tomatoes
cherry tomatoes
salt and pepper

As always, you can find the full ingredient list and recipe instructions in a separate printable recipe box at the end of this post.

Kala Namak – The “secret ingredient” for vegan quiche

Instead of eggs, I used silken tofu, which I seasoned with herbs de Provence (thyme, oregano, rosemary and basil), salt and pepper.

To give it its typical color and flavour, I mixed in some turmeric and kala namak, also known as black salt. If you haven’t tried it yet, you really should give it a try.

It mimics the taste of eggs and is also great for scrambled tofu or vegan egg salads. It really tastes and even smells like egg!

The recipe for this vegan quiche is very easy. However, the recipe takes some time as the dough for the crust must rest in the fridge for about half an hour. And it takes another half hour in the oven.

But the actual preparation time is quite short and the steps are very simple.

MAKING THE QUICHE TART

STEP 1: Prepare Dough for Crust: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and knead until dough is smooth. Form a small ball and let it rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

STEP 2: Meanwhile, cut the green onions into rings. In a medium skillet, heat a little oil and add the green onions. Mix gently for about 2 minutes. Shelve. Cut the asparagus into small pieces and cook them in salted water for about 3 minutes.

MAKE THE FILLING

STEP 3: In a medium bowl, combine the silken tofu, oil, starch, turmeric, herbes de Provence, and, if using, kala namak. Beat until smooth.

STEP 4: Chop the dried tomatoes. Add them along with the green onions and cooked asparagus (save the asparagus ends for the top) to the tofu mixture and mix well.

STEP 5: Divide the batter into twelve portions and arrange twelve muffin cases in a muffin pan. Press the balls of dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin cups.

COOK THE QUICHE

STEP 6: Fill with the tofu mixture, garnish with half a cherry tomato and a tip of asparagus and bake for 30-35 minutes at 180°C. Serve alongside a green salad or as a snack.

Vegan Quiche – Recipe Notes and Substitutions:

For the dough I used wholemeal flour, but the recipe also works with 00 flour gluten-free versionyou can replace the wheat flour with one gluten-free flour blend.
If you prefer to have one large quiche instead of several mini quiches, you can also pour the mixture into a regular quiche pan. If you do, don’t forget to grease the pan before pressing the dough.
The recipe is super versatile. I also tried a vegan quiche with leeks and tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms. You can just use this recipe and use any other vegetables Do you like it. Broccoli, artichokes and shredded cabbage are also good. And it’s also excellent with smoked tofu.
We had the vegan quiche along with a green salad for dinner, but they’re also great as a filling snack or breakfast.

How long does this vegan quiche last?

Properly stored in the fridge in an airtight container, this quiche will keep for about 3-5 days.

Can you freeze this vegan quiche?

No, unfortunately I would not recommend freezing this quiche. Freezing changes the texture of the quiche and when you thaw it it’s not as good anymore.

More vegan quiche recipes?

Also try my Vegan Leek and Tomato Quiche with Olives! It’s delicious, filling, and makes a great dinner all year round.

Other vegan spring recipes you might like:

I hope you enjoy this vegan quiche as much as we do around here.

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