Vegan Quinoa Quiche

Description

Number of servings: 8
Serving size: 1 slice
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe excerpted from the Ultimate Age-Defying Plan: The Plant-Based Way to Stay Mentally Sharp and Physically Fit by Mark Reinfeld and Ashley Boudet ND. 

Ingredients

• 1 vegan piecrust (store-bought unsweetened crust)
• 1 cup water or vegetable stock
• ½ cup uncooked quinoa
• 1½ teaspoons sea salt, divided
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 cup finely chopped spinach or arugula
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
• 1 tablespoon Italian Spice Mix (store-bought)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Poke a few holes in the bottom of the piecrust with a fork. Place the piecrust in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
2. Meanwhile, place the water, quinoa, and ½ teaspoon of the salt in a small pot over high heat. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower the heat to low, and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
3. Transfer to a bowl along with the remaining ingredients and mix well. Transfer to the piecrust, return the pie to the oven, and bake for 45 minutes.

Variations

• Add ½ cup of vegan cheese along with the artichoke hearts—highly recommended!
• Add ½ cup of cooked butternut squash along with the artichoke hearts.
• Replace the quinoa with millet or rice.