Looking for recipes for vegan quiche for your next picnic? Whether you’re looking for vegan quiche recipes without tofu, vegan quiches with chickpea flour or even a vegan quiche Lorraine, there’s a recipe to please everyone’s taste buds.
The humble quiche is something of a British picnic staple. The sun comes out, and suddenly every Brit fancies a quiche!
But we can’t blame them, vegan quiches are delicious. With a crisp shortcrust pastry base and creamy indulgent filling, they make the perfect summer meal served with mixed green leaves and coleslaw or potato salad.
How to make vegan quiche
While quiche is traditionally made with a lot of eggs, butter and cream and therefore not vegan, it is possible to make vegan quiches in a variety of flavours and textures.
There are two main ingredients that can be used to make a vegan quiche filling: chickpea flour (also known as gram flour) or tofu.
Vegan quiche recipes made with firm or silken tofu closely resemble the texture of a traditional egg-based quiche, while vegan quiches without tofu tend to be a little drier.
Both of these ingredients can mimic eggs in baking which makes them the perfect vegan alternative.
As for the crust, many UK supermarkets sell accidentally vegan shortcrust pastry to make your life (and the quiche making process) easier.
Alternatively, you can also make your own vegan pastry simply using dairy-free butter, flour and water.
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1. Leek and Sundried Tomato Quiche
This simple sundried tomato quiche is sure to be a crowdpleaser, catering to even the fussiest of picnickers. With a creamy tofu-based filling and rich sundried tomato flavour, you’ll be wishing you hadn’t shared!
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2. Tumeric, Tomato and Red Onion Quiche
This gluten-free wonder is coloured with vibrant turmeric and certainly packs a punch. Not only is it beautiful to look at and delicious to eat, but it also doubles up as a nutritional powerhouse of a main course thanks to the addition of ‘superfood’ turmeric and the wholesome ingredients used to make the base.
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3. Vegan Quiche Lorraine
It wouldn’t be a quiche roundup without the British staple Quiche Lorraine. This vegan version uses smoked tofu ‘bacon’ and is topped with a healthy handful of vegan cheese for extra indulgence. What’s not to love?
4. Leek and Mushroom Quiche
This tasty vegan quiche with a crisp pastry crust and a deliciously cheesy leek and mushroom filling is the perfect picnic food for warmer weather. Disappointing soggy sandwiches be gone!
5. Caramelised Onion Quiche
This rich caramelised onion quiche is the perfect accompaniment to your upcoming summer picnic. With a creamy tofu and cashew filling and sweet onion topping, your friends and family will be begging for the recipe.
6. Asparagus and Pesto Vegan Quiche
Who doesn’t love pesto? This super green quiche is packed with vibrant vegan basil pesto and fresh asparagus for that glorious summer feeling.
7. Roasted Fennel and Broccoli Vegan Quiche
This hearty broccoli and roasted fennel quiche is the perfect al fresco treat for warmer days. And it’s best served with a cold glass of white wine!
8. Vegan Blue Cheese & Broccoli Quiche
Going vegan doesn’t mean you can’t eat your favourite dishes ever again. This tasty vegan quiche has all the flavours of a classic blue cheese and broccoli quiche, but is completely dairy and egg-free.
9. Spinach, Mushroom and Cherry Tomato Quiche
This easy vegan quiche uses tofu and Kala Namak to mimic eggy texture and flavour and is filled with spinach, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes for freshness. Try it today!
10. Easy Gluten-Free Tomato and Onion Quiche
This vegan and gluten-free quiche is one for all the family because it covers several allergy concerns while still tasting delicious.
With a simple 3-ingredient crust and chickpea flour-based filling packed with tomatoes, caramelised onions, and fresh dill, it’s perfect for a weekend brunch or summer picnic.
11. Garden Vegetable Quiche
This picnic-perfect plant-based quiche recipe uses a vibrant selection of summer vegetables like asparagus, spring onions, spinach and cherry tomatoes for the ultimate lunch.
Because it’s made using a combination of tofu and chickpea flour, it has a realistic texture and is definitely one to try!
12. Mini Crustless Quiches
Finally, these vegan mini crustless quiches are the perfect picnic finger food. These mini morsels are the ideal addition to your picnic because they eliminate the need for sharp knives.
Packed with vegan cheese and spinach, and topped with a decorative slice of tomato, these tasty tidbits will be one of your summer must-haves in no time.
For more vegan picnic ideas, check out these tasty vegan sandwich recipes.
