It’s asparagus season! Finally! It’s one of my favorite veggies and it always has been. I just love eating it with pasta or potatoes, but once in a while it’s also great to get a bit more creative. Last weekend, we had these vegan quiche with asparagus and tomatoes and they were so good!
Winter was just waaaay too long this year and I’m really looking forward to all these delicious and fresh spring recipes. I’ve already made vegan quiche or actually tofu quiche a couple of times. I can’t really remember how original quiche taste like or when I had it for the last time, but the vegan mini quiches we made were really yummy and also pretty easy! If you happen to like quiche in general, you should really give this vegan version a try! :-)
We ate them along with a green side salad, but they are also great as a hearty snack or breakfast. For the filling, I used green asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, and half a cherry tomato on top. I also tried them with leek and tomatoes and spinach and mushroom some time ago. You can just use this recipe and use any other veggies if you like. It’s also great with smoked tofu.
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 taste, I stirred in some turmeric and kala namak, which is also known as black salt. If you haven’t tried it yet you should really give it a try. It mimics the taste of eggs and is also great in scrambled tofu or vegan egg salads. It really tastes and even smells like egg!
For the dough, I used whole wheat flour, but it should work with regular flour as well. If you prefer to have one big quiche instead of several mini quiches, you can also pour the mixture in a regular quiche pan. If you do so, don’t forget to grease the pan before you press in the dough.
I hope you all had a great Easter weekend and you like these vegan quiche with asparagus and tomatoes. As always, I love hearing from you guys!
Talk to you soon! xx
Vegan Quiche with Asparagus and Tomatoes
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup water
- 3/4 cup plant-based margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 14 oz silken tofu
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon starch
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/2 tablespoons herbs de Provence (thyme, oregano, rosemary, and basil)
- 1 pinch kala namak (optional but recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- about 7 oz green asparagus
- 2 green onions, cut into rings
- about 10 sun dried tomatoes in oil
- 6 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
Instructions
- Make the dough: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and knead into a smooth dough. Form a small ball and let it rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the green onions into rings. In a medium pan, heat some oil and add the green onions. Stir gently for about 2 minutes. Set aside. Cut the asparagus into small pieces and cook in salt water for about 3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the silken tofu, the oil, the starch, the turmeric, the herbs de Provence and – if using – kala namak. Whisk until smooth. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Add them together with the green onions and the cooked asparagus (save the asparagus ends for the top) to the tofu-mixture and stir well.
- Divide the dough into twelve portions and place twelve baking cups into a muffin tray. Evenly press the dough balls into the bottom and all the way up the sides of the muffin cups. Fill with the tofu-mixture, top with half a cherry tomato and an asparagus end and bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 °F (180°C). Serve together with a green salad or as a snack.
Ooo these are so cute!!! Spring + produce + cute little cups…all smiles!
Haha! Glad you like them, Rebecca. The weather here sucks right now (a lot of rain), but these remind me of spring so much! :-)
These look amazing, Sina! I love quiche in the springtime.
Thanks, Becky. Me too! :-)
I tried tofu quiche for the first time recently and couldn’t believe how good it was! I love how these are individually sized, they look so cute and delicious!
I know, I couldn’t believe it either, Aimee! Isn’t it crazy what you can do with tofu? :-)
I’m obsessed with asparagus right now! I’m using it in so much. This looks delish!!!
Me too, Sophia! It’s one of my favorite veggies ever! :-)
This looks like the perfect and cutest Spring dish! Beautiful Sina!
Thanks, Hedi! :-)
These look so good, Sina!! I am a huge fan of food in mini form. :) And that asparagus – it’s beautiful!! Definitely going to try these!
Thanks, Jenn! Let me know how you liked them. :-)
These are so pretty! I love that you can make quiche with tofu. I love how versatile it is. I definitely have to try these.
Thanks, Amanda! Me too. It’s kinda crazy that you can use it in so many different ways. :-)
These are the cutest little quiches! Those mini crusts and perfect garnishes–I just love the look of them! I am a big quiche fan, but I don’t think i’ve ever had one with an actual crust on it :o Asparagus and I are not the best of friends, but your other veggie combo ideas like the leek tomato or spinach mushroom both sound fantastic! Quiche is one of those things I never know if it should be dinner or breakfast, it’s just perfect always!
Thanks so much, Natalie! :-) I think I haven’t had one with a crust on it either. I can’t even remember the last time I had quiche with eggs in it or if I liked it or not. But I sure love tofu quiche! And yeah I agree with that, it can be both breakfast AND dinner. I think with asparagus it’s the same as with cilantro, either you LOVE it or you’re not a big fan of it…
These little quiches look so pretty. I love the colours. Tofu is such an amazing ingredient and I love asparagus. Just perfect for Spring!
Thanks, Mel! It really is an amazing ingredient and so versatile! :-)
These are just so darn cute Sina, and based on the ingredients, I can tell that they taste AMAZING!
Thanks, Alisa! :-)
Okay everything about this post I am in love with. Vegan quiche!? Who knew there was such a thing!? And those photos are just gorgeously styled. I can’t stop staring! Pinning and sharing on my social media sites!
Thanks so much, Dylan! :-)
This looks like a great option for Christmas morning! Has anyone tried this in a full pie crust?