Cook French ratatouille quiche at home with this recipe
Ratatouille quiche blends Provence's essence with the classic comfort of a quiche. Originating from Southern France's vibrant fields, ratatouille celebrates summer vegetables. When paired with an eggless quiche base, it forms a delightful vegetarian dish perfect for any meal. This guide will walk you through creating this fusion dish that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Let's get cooking.
Gather the following ingredients
For this recipe, you'll need one ready-to-bake pie crust (ensure it's vegan), two tablespoons olive oil, one small zucchini (sliced), one small yellow squash (sliced), one-half red bell pepper (chopped), one-half onion (chopped), two cloves garlic (minced), one cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 200 grams silken tofu, one-fourth cup unsweetened almond milk, one-fourth cup nutritional yeast, one teaspoon dried thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare the vegetables
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Warm two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauteing until soft and fragrant. Introduce slices of zucchini and yellow squash, cooking until tender yet firm. Mix in halved cherry tomatoes and chopped red bell pepper; cook for three more minutes. Set aside.
Blend tofu mixture
In a blender, combine 200 grams of silken tofu, one-fourth cup unsweetened almond milk, and one-fourth cup nutritional yeast. Add one teaspoon dried thyme, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth, achieving a consistency similar to traditional quiche filling. This mixture will serve as the eggless base for your quiche, ensuring it remains vegetarian while still delightfully creamy.
Assemble quiche
Place your ready-to-bake pie crust on a work surface. Evenly spread the cooked vegetable mixture onto the crust. Next, carefully pour the blended tofu mixture over the vegetables, ensuring it evenly covers them within the crust. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently smooth any uneven spots on top, achieving a uniform layer for baking.
Bake your quiche
Place your assembled quiche into the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the filling has firmly set. Allow it to cool slightly after removing it from the oven. This French ratatouille quiche marries colorful vegetables with an eggless delight, offering vegetarians a gourmet experience at home without compromising flavor or texture.
