Vegan Mini Quiches (Printable)
Savory chickpea flour custard with vegetables in golden crusts
# What You Need:
→ For the Crust
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup vegan butter, cold and cubed
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - 3-4 tbsp ice-cold water
→ For the Filling
05 - 1 cup chickpea flour
06 - 1 1/4 cups unsweetened plant milk (soy or almond recommended)
07 - 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
08 - 1/2 tsp turmeric
09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
15 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped
16 - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
17 - 1/3 cup cooked broccoli florets, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment liners.
02 - In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the vegan butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until a dough forms.
03 - Divide dough into 12 pieces. Press each piece into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin cups. Prick the bottoms with a fork.
04 - Bake crusts for 8 minutes, then remove from oven.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk chickpea flour, plant milk, nutritional yeast, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
06 - In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté bell pepper for 2 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in green onions and broccoli, cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
07 - Fold the cooked vegetables into the chickpea batter mixture.
08 - Divide the filling evenly among the pre-baked crusts. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the centers are set and lightly golden.
09 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The chickpea flour base creates a surprisingly creamy texture that rivals any egg-based filling
- Mini portions mean everyone can try multiple flavor combinations without commitment
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- Chickpea flour needs time to hydrate, so let your filling sit for a few minutes before baking for the smoothest texture
- Do not skip the par-baking step, or you will end up with undercooked, soggy crust bottoms
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- Let your filled muffin tin sit on the counter for 10 minutes before baking this helps the chickpea flour absorb the liquid more evenly
- Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly, so take your plant milk out of the fridge before starting