🌱 Vegan Spinach and Ricotta Quiche
A flaky golden crust filled with creamy dairy-free ricotta, tender spinach, and a silky custard-like filling — this vegan quiche is hearty, satisfying, and perfect for brunch, lunch, or even dinner!
🥧 Ingredients
For the crust (or use store-bought vegan pie crust):
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegan butter (cold, cubed)
- 3–4 Tbsp ice water
For the filling:
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed
- ¼ cup unsweetened plant milk
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp turmeric (for color)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Add-ins:
- 2 cups fresh spinach, sautéed until wilted
- ½ cup vegan ricotta (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup dairy-free shredded mozzarella (optional, for extra creaminess)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the crust
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in vegan butter until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out and press into a pie dish. Pre-bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling
- Blend tofu, plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the quiche
- Spread the sautéed spinach evenly over the crust.
- Pour the tofu mixture over the spinach.
- Dollop vegan ricotta and sprinkle vegan mozzarella on top.
- Bake
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
✨ Tips
- Add mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be eaten warm or cold.
- Pairs beautifully with a fresh side salad or roasted veggies.