Vegan Crustless Zucchini Tomato Quiche is a healthy dish. It prepares quickly in only 50 minutes. We can’t feel hungry till next meal, and it contains 165 kcal. Serve this Vegan Crustless Zucchini Tomato Quiche for occasions, events, parties, or for lunch. You will need only basic things, which include almond milk, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, chickpea flour, and seasonings, to make this recipe. These components are easily available in the kitchen or grocery stores. You can simply make this dish beforetime. We can have this quiche with avocado slices, toast, or salad.
STATS:
- Total duration: 50 minutes
- Cooking time: Thirty-five minutes
- Course: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Diet: Vegan
- Portion size: One slice
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Servings: Six
EQUIPMENT:
- Pie dish
- Measuring cups
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Whisk
- Clean cloth
- Mixing bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- One cup unsweetened almond milk
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- One cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- One cup chickpea flour
- One tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Half tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Half tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- Use zucchini in your dish to make it soft and delicious. Your quiche will have a good texture from using it. Squeeze the excess liquid from it by using a clean cloth. You can add chopped spinach to your dish as an alternative idea.
CHERRY TOMATOES:
- These are another main thing in your vegan dish. Cherry tomatoes will make the taste of your dish sweeter and add freshness to it. The color of your quiche will also become very good. Use a thin bell pepper slice for a different idea.
CHICKPEA FLOUR:
- Chickpea flour will make the shape of your quiche. It will help make a good texture of your dish as well. This flour is a good alternative to eggs for this recipe. Another option is red lentil flour for your recipe.
UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILK:
- This milk will make a smoother batter for your quiche. Unsweetened almond milk will also make your dish moist. Use unsweetened cashew or oat milk for another idea.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- Nutritional yeast will give your quiche a cheesy & rich taste. Use some amount of vegan cheese as a substitute.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil will give your dish a good texture and prevent it from getting dry. You can utilize avocado oil as a different choice.
BAKING POWDER:
- This ingredient will make your quiche fluffier and softer.
TURMERIC:
- Use turmeric to add a nice yellow color to your quiche. It will include a slight taste in your dish as well.
OREGANO AND GARLIC POWDER:
- Garlic powder and oregano will give your dish a classic Mediterranean taste. Italian seasoning is also an option for your use.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 180°C.
- Add a little oil to your pie dish to make it greasy.
- Squeeze all the extra liquid from your grated zucchini with a clean cloth.
- Take a mixing bowl.
- Add chickpea flour, turmeric, garlic powder, baking powder, oregano, pepper, and salt.
- Mix all of these dry components together.
- Start gradually pouring unsweetened almond milk and olive oil.
- Whisk this mix to remove lumps.
- Now comes the folding of the zucchini.
- Then add half the amount of tomatoes as well.
- Add this complete mix to the pie dish and add the rest of the tomatoes on top.
- Bake it for 35 minutes.
- Cool it for ten minutes, and then you can make its slices.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Pair the quiche with a green salad for lunch.
- Eat whole-grain vegan toast with your dish in the mornings.
- Place some avocado slices on top for a good look.
TIPS:
- Squeezing is an important part of your instruction steps.
- Cool this dish after baking so the slices become clean.
- You can use parchment paper to remove the quiche easily.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add this dish to a closed box to store for four days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap separate slices of it and then freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Can I prepare my quiche gluten-free?
- Yes, add naturally gluten-free chickpea flour to make this dish gluten-free.
Will I include more vegetables?
- You can add more vegetables, but avoid using watery vegetables.
Can I skip oil in this recipe?
- Yes, use unsweetened applesauce instead of oil to make it oil-free.
Why is this dish soft in the center?
- Your dish is soft in the middle because it requires more baking.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net carbs: 14 g
Total carbs: 18 g
Fiber: 4 g
Vitamin A: 850 IU
Sodium: 310 g
Calories: 165 kcal
Potassium: 320 g
Protein: 7 g
Iron: 2 g
Calcium: 80 g
