When it comes to brunch, a perfectly cooked quiche is hard to beat. This savory pie has been a favorite since Medieval times (fun fact: the word “quiche” comes from the German word “kuchen,” meaning cake). With its flaky crust and creamy, savory filling, quiche remains popular to this day. And while it’s usually made with eggs, we’re here to tell you that if quiche is your go-to brunch favorite, but animal products are not, you don’t have to miss out.
With a little help from either tofu, Just Egg, or a chickpea batter, you can make your own delicious vegan quiche (which will arguably taste even better than the original version).
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What is vegan quiche made of?
Achieving that delightful, creamy quiche texture without eggs is easier than you might think, thanks to a variety of plant-based alternatives.
Silken tofu is a popular choice. This delicate protein, with its incredibly soft texture, blends into a smooth and creamy base, perfect for replicating the custard-like consistency of traditional quiche.
Another option is Just Egg, a plant-based egg substitute made from mung beans. This product offers a texture and consistency remarkably similar to eggs, but if you’re feeling adventurous, you could even make your own mung bean mixture at home (find out more about how to make mung bean eggs here!).
Just Egg
Chickpea batter is another alternative. Made by mixing chickpea flour (also known as gram flour or besan) with water or plant-based milk, this batter firms up beautifully as it bakes, creating a custard-like filling that’s ideal for vegan quiche.
To elevate your vegan quiche, incorporate ingredients like nutritional yeast, which adds a cheesy, umami flavor, and turmeric, which imparts a beautiful golden hue. And don’t forget kala namak (black salt)—its sulfuric, eggy flavor can make your quiche taste even more authentic.
How to make vegan quiche: 8 recipes to try
If you’ve got a craving for quiche, here are eight delicious vegan recipes to try. For the perfect Sunday brunch, serve with plenty of breakfast potatoes, grilled asparagus, and freshly squeezed juice (or even a mimosa, if you’re in the mood).
Linda Soper-Kolton and Sara Boan
1 Fluffy Vegan Sausage Quiche With Spinach and Asparagus
This vegan quiche from the Compassionate Cuisine cookbook is loaded with lots of lovely green goodness, thanks to the spinach and asparagus. It’s also versatile: To convert this to a vegan frittata, just spread the filling into a baking dish on its own (no crust).
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Nazlı Günaydın
2 Vegan Broccoli Leek Quiche
This tasty vegan broccoli leek quiche can be enjoyed hot or cold, depending on your preference (and the weather!). The recipe combines simple ingredients, like lemon, leeks, and broccoli, as well as nutritional yeast for a perfectly cheesy result.
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Healthy French Wife
3 Vegan Tofu Onion Quiche With Mushrooms
Quiche doesn’t have to be served only at brunch, it’s also a tasty, filling dinner dish, too. This vegan silken tofu quiche, which is loaded with caramelized onion, olive oil, mushrooms, and rosemary, is the perfect midweek evening treat.
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Big Box Vegan
4 Vegan Quiche Lorraine
It’s hard to beat quiche Lorraine. And yep, don’t worry, this meaty, cheesy version of the savory pie can be made vegan, too. To learn more, check out this recipe from Big Box Vegan (spoiler alert: you’ll need to stock up on vegan bacon!).
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Lazy Cat Kitchen
5 Vegan Quiche with Asparagus
Quiche is delicious with a bit of grilled asparagus on the side, sure. But what about asparagus inside the quiche? We’re here for it. This tasty vegan quiche—which is made with a firm silken tofu base—is also loaded up with spring onions, garlic, and fresh basil.
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Domestic Gothess
6 Vegan Tomato Spinach Quiche
This tasty recipe combines tofu and chickpea flour for the ultimate vegan quiche. It’s soft, creamy, and thanks to the roasted tomato filling, it’s packed with delicious Mediterranean flavor, too.
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Nikki Vegan
7 Vegan Coronation Quiche
The original quiche King Charles III chose as his coronation dish was laden with eggs and dairy, but this version (which actually uses firm tofu instead of silken) proves you can make the royal favorite without any animal products at all (and without sacrificing any flavor or texture!).
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