Vegan spinach quiche

Fluffy, light and delicious!

Makes 1:
Tofu (200g)
Water (100 ml - or plant-based milk/cream)
Spinach (200g)
Garlic (powder)
Onion (powder)
Olive oil
Black pepper and salt
Shortcrust pastry (250g - this one is wholegrain spelt)

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celcius/392 degrees Fahrenheit.
2) Place tofu, water, garlic, onion, pepper and salt in a food processor and run until you have a smooth mixture, you can taste during this step so you get the seasoning exactly to your liking.
3) Chop the spinach finely. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan, add the spinach and allow to simmer until the water is evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool.
4) Combine the spinach with the sauce, and mix thoroughly. Line the tin with the pie dough and pour the filling into it.
5) Place it in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until firm on the inside and slightly golden on the top.

Vegan mushrooms, spinach and tomato quiche

This recipe uses tofu instead of eggs for a healthy and low-fat meal. As a result you get a light, fluffy and full of flavor quiche!

Makes 1: 
Tofu (200g)
Water (100 ml - or plant-based milk/cream)
Mushrooms (200g)
Spinach (100g)
Dried tomato (100g - chopped)
Olives (50g - chopped)
Garlic (powder)
Onion (powder)
Olive oil
Black pepper and salt
Shortcrust pastry (250g - this one is wholegrain spelt)

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celcius/392 degrees Fahrenheit. 
2) Place tofu, water, garlic, onion, pepper and salt in a food processor and run until you have a smooth mixture, you can taste during this step so you get the seasoning exactly to your liking.
3)  Chop the  mushrooms and the spinach finely. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan, add the chopped ingredients and allow to simmer until the water is evaporated. Remove from heat and had the chopped dried tomato and olives.
4) Combine the mushrooms and spinach mixture with the sauce, and mix thoroughly. Line the tin with the pie dough and pour the filling into it.
5) Place it in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until firm on the inside and slightly golden on the top.

Mushroom and Olive Quiche

Serves 4:
Shortcrust pastry (250g - ready made)
Mushrooms (300g)
Olives (75g - sliced )
Eggs (2)
Soy cream (200 ml)
Oregano
Salt

1) Preheat the oven to 180C.
2) Slice the mushrooms and cook until they lose the water.
3) Mix the cream and eggs together in a bowl. Season with salt and oregano.
4) Line the tin with the pastry, add the mushrooms and the olives. Pour the egg mixture into the pastry case.
5) Sprinkle with oregano and bake for 30 minutes until the filling is set and golden brown.

Quiche Lorraine

Serves 4 to 6:
Shortcrust pastry (250g - ready made)
Red Onion (1 - finely chopped)
Yellow onion (1 - finely chopped)
Margarine (25g)
Eggs (3 - free range or organic)
Soy Cream (300 ml)
Gruyère Cheese (90g - grated)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1) Preheat the oven to 180C.
2) Heat the margarine in a frying pan and gently fry the onion until soft but not coloured.
3) Mix the cream and eggs together in a bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4) Line the tin with the pastry, add the onion and the cheese. Pour the egg mixture into the pastry case, place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes until the filling is set and golden brown.