Description
This easy and versatile quiche recipe combines smoky turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, and fresh vegetables for a creamy, savory, and colorful dish perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Featuring a flaky pie crust and a smooth custard filling enhanced with natural gelling agent, this quiche is simple to prepare and customizable to suit any dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Flavorings
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and gently press it down along the bottom and sides to avoid any air pockets. Prebake the crust in a 375°F (190°C) oven for about 8 minutes to keep it crisp after adding the filling.
- Cook the fillings: In a skillet, sauté diced smoked turkey bacon until slightly crisp. Add finely chopped onions and garlic, cooking until aromatic and soft. Toss in fresh spinach last and stir until just wilted. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix the custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, plant-based milk, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), sea salt, black pepper, and natural gelling agent until smooth and combined.
- Assemble the quiche: Spread the cooked bacon and vegetable mixture evenly over the prebaked crust. Sprinkle plant-based cheese generously on top, then evenly distribute halved cherry tomatoes. Pour the egg custard gently over the filling to avoid disturbing the layering.
- Bake to perfection: Place the assembled quiche in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top has a golden hue. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing to let the filling firm up.
Notes
- Blind bake the crust to ensure a crisp base that prevents sogginess.
- Use room temperature eggs for a smooth custard texture.
- Avoid overcrowding the filling by spreading ingredients evenly for a light quiche.
- Cool the quiche before cutting to keep slices clean and intact.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives just before baking to maintain their brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: quiche, smoky turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, spinach, cherry tomatoes, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, breakfast, lunch, dinner, easy, versatile
