Homemade vegan spinach and ricotta quiche with fresh greens and a creamy plant-based texture. Nutritious, satisfying, and full of flavor.
🥧 Vegan Spinach and Ricotta Quiche Recipe
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 vegan pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the Filling
- 1½ cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup vegan ricotta
- ½ cup unsweetened plant milk
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or chickpea flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and place the vegan crust into a pie dish.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Then, add spinach and cook briefly until wilted.
Next, combine vegan ricotta, plant milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl. After that, stir in the spinach mixture until well combined.
Now, pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top evenly. Then, bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set.
Finally, let the quiche rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
💡 Tips for the Perfect Vegan Quiche
- First of all, squeeze excess moisture from spinach to avoid a soggy filling.
- Additionally, blind-bake the crust for 10 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Moreover, let the quiche cool slightly before cutting for clean slices.
- For more flavor, add herbs like thyme or basil.
- Lastly, store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
🔄 Tasty Variations
- Mushroom Spinach Quiche: Add sautéed mushrooms for extra umami. As a result, the flavor deepens beautifully.
- Crustless Version: Skip the crust for a low-carb option. Therefore, it becomes lighter and gluten-free.
- Cheesy Upgrade: Mix in vegan mozzarella or parmesan. Consequently, it turns extra creamy.
- Mediterranean Style: Add olives and sun-dried tomatoes. In this way, it gains bold flavor.
- Protein Boost: Add chickpeas or tofu crumbles. Thus, it becomes more filling.
🌱 Health Benefits
- Spinach provides iron, fiber, and antioxidants.
- Vegan ricotta is cholesterol-free and lower in saturated fat.
- Nutritional yeast supplies B-vitamins and plant-based protein.
- Completely dairy-free, making it suitable for lactose-intolerant diets.
- Overall, it’s a balanced, nourishing meal for any time of day.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Use mild seasoning and skip nutmeg if preferred.
- Add small amounts of vegan cheese for a familiar taste.
- Cut into mini slices for easy handling.
- As a result, kids enjoy a soft, creamy, and tasty plant-based meal.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approx.)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
(Values may vary depending on ingredients used.)
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with a fresh green salad.
- Pair with roasted potatoes or fruit for brunch.
- Enjoy hot or cold, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner.
