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vegan broccoli, ham, and cheese quiche

No eggs or meat needed for this brunch classic! Vegan Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche uses plant-based ingredients for a hearty and delicious savory pie, perfect for breakfast or make-ahead prep.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • one 9-inch deep dish frozen pie crust
  • *for the filling*
  • 12 oz silken tofu
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon Kala Namak black salt optional, can sub with more regular salt
  • ½ teaspoon regular salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • *for the mix-ins*
  • 12 oz about 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 6-8 slices vegan ham
  • 1 cup vegan cheddar shreds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Prick the bottom of your frozen pie crust, and place a piece of foil on the surface. Top with pie weights or dry beans, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • While the crust par-bakes, start on the mix-ins. I bought steam-in-bag broccoli, but you can steam it or quickly blanch it in a pot, or use it raw. Chop it up into very fine pieces. Cut up the ham slices into small cubes as well. Set these aside for now.
  • To prepare the tofu filling, combine the silken tofu, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and all the spices in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • When the pie crust is finished par-baking, lower the oven temperature to 375F.
  • Combine the tofu cream with the chopped broccoli and diced vegan ham, add in the vegan shredded cheese, and pour into prepared crust.
  • Place in oven at 375F and bake for 40-45 minutes, until filling is set and light golden brown on top. If crust starts to get too dark, cover with a piece aluminum foil to keep it from burning.
  • Let quiche come to room temperature before attempting to cut and serve. I find that the texture is the best if you can make it a day ahead! Store leftovers in the fridge.