. 🥧 Vegan Quiche with Spinach, Sausage & Dairy-Free Cheese

This Vegan Quiche is a hearty, savory dish made with a flaky gluten-free crust, creamy tofu filling, plant-based sausage, and fresh spinach. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, it’s a protein-packed, crowd-pleasing recipe that proves you don’t need eggs or dairy to enjoy a delicious quiche.

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Quiche

  • Egg-Free & Dairy-Free – Made with tofu and dairy-free cheese for a creamy texture.

  • Protein-Packed – Plant-based sausage and tofu make it filling and satisfying.

  • Gluten-Free Option – Use gluten-free pie shells for a fully gluten-free quiche.

  • Versatile & Meal-Prep Friendly – Great warm or chilled, and perfect for leftovers.

🥬 Ingredients You’ll Need

To make this vegan quiche with tofu and sausage, you’ll need:

  • 2 gluten-free 9-inch pie crusts (Wholly brand recommended)

  • 8 oz dairy-free cheese, shredded

  • 14 oz plant-based sausage roll (Lightlife brand), crumbled

  • 2 blocks firm tofu (unpressed)

  • 3 Tablespoons vegan parmesan

  • ½ cup plain plant-based milk

  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast

  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch

  • 3 Tablespoons vegan cream cheese

  • 1 teaspoons salt

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric

  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Crusts

Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove pie shells from freezer and unpack.

2. Cook the Sausage

Crumble and sauté the plant-based sausage until lightly browned.

3. Layer the Base

Sprinkle half of the shredded dairy-free cheese in the bottom of each pie crust. Add half of the sausage crumbles on top of the cheese in each pie crust.

4. Blend the Filling

In a bowl, mix tofu, vegan parmesan, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, vegan cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, and spinach until smooth.

5. Assemble & Bake

Spoon half of the tofu mixture into the pie shells, filling until about ½ inch from the top. Bake 1 hour or more, depending on moisture content.

6. Check Doneness

Quiche is ready when the top is lightly browned and the center is slightly firm.

🌱 Serving Suggestions for Vegan Quiche

  • Serve warm with a side salad for brunch.

  • Enjoy cold for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.

  • Pair with roasted veggies for a hearty dinner.

  • Add hot sauce or salsa for a flavor kick.

💡 Pro Tips

  • For extra creaminess, add more vegan cream cheese.

  • Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.

  • Make ahead and reheat slices in the oven or air fryer.

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