Vegan Sprouting Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients

• 1/2 recipe easy vegan pie dough or vegan store bought crust
• 8 oz sprouting broccoli, broccolini, or broccoli
• 1 lb firm tofu
• 1/2 cup chickpea flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp refined coconut oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast or vegan cheese
• 2 tbsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced scallions

Instructions

1. 1

   Roll out the pie dough on a counter...: Roll out the pie dough on a counter or parchment paper dusted with flour. Transfer the dough to a tart pan (or pie dish) and gently fold the dough to fit then ease it into the sides of the pan. Trim the edges and prick holes in the bottom with a fork. Freeze the crust for about 30 minutes while the oven preheats.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 400 ºF. Put a...: Preheat the oven to 400 ºF. Put a piece of parchment or foil over the crust, then fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the crust from the oven, take out the parchment or foil with the pie weights, then bake the crust an additional 5 minutes. Turn the oven down to 375 ºF and leave it on for the quiche.

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   While the crust is being prepared, bring a...: While the crust is being prepared, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the sprouting broccoli, broccolini, or broccoli cut into florets. Let boil for 2 minutes, then drain and put into a bowl of ice water.

4. 4

   In a blender or food processor add the...: In a blender or food processor add the tofu, chickpea flour, vegetable broth, refined coconut oil, garlic, dijon, nutritional yeast or vegan cheese, cornstarch, salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl...: Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the scallions, fresh thyme, and blanched broccoli (drain the ice water). Reserve some florets for decorating the top if desired.

6. 6

   Pour the quiche mixture to fill the blind...: Pour the quiche mixture to fill the blind baked crust and smooth the top. If you set aside some florets then add them to the top decoratively.

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   Bake the quiche for 25-30 minutes at 375...: Bake the quiche for 25-30 minutes at 375 ºF or until the top looks dry. If the crust is getting too brown, place aluminum foil over the edges.

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   Let cool a bit before serving, but can...: Let cool a bit before serving, but can enjoy warm, cold, or room temperature. Reheat leftover quiche at 375 ºF for about 10 minutes or until warm.