It’s not only possible—it’s delicious!
This quiche recipe is simple; just a few ingredients combine for a perfect meal.
Funny story: when I traveled around France, I wasn’t sure how to pronounce many of the offerings on restaurant menus. Not wanting to look silly, I ended up ordering a lot of quiche and salad. It worked out well for me, since it’s hard to get tired of quiche and salad. They are made for each other and come in endless variations.
Quiche is just so easy: if you’ve made one, you can make them all. The crust can be store-bought or made from scratch. Add herbs or spices to homemade crust for extra flavor. If you’re bringing quiche to a party, why not make two with slight variations?
Will dairy-free quiche live up to the expectation of a rich, creamy delight? You bet! If you want to make it even creamier, you could easily whisk a half cup of canned coconut cream into the almond milk for richness and add up to a cup of dairy-free cheese for creaminess. The possibilities of combinations of vegan cheeses are only limited by your imagination. I recommend pairing a sharp vegan cheese with a creamy and/or smoky vegan cheese.
Is This Dairy-Free Quiche Healthy?
Quiche can be part of a healthy diet. The eggs deliver your protein and vitamin D. Adding vegetables supplies your greens and antioxidants along with texture and color. The crust can be plant-based, gluten- and/or dairy-free, whether it’s bought or made from scratch. (It’s important to note that although this quiche is dairy-free, it’s not vegan as it contains eggs.) If you want to make this quiche healthier, I have two tips for you. One, omit the salt. Two, replace the bacon with tomatoes! Simply dredge chopped tomato in flour and oregano and fry it up. Alternatively, you can use sun-dried tomatoes.
Wait. Eggs Aren’t Dairy?
You may have read “dairy-free quiche” and assumed that this recipe would lack the usual eggs. A lot of people think that eggs are dairy, but it’s a common misconception. Actually, dairy products come from the milk of mammals. So milk, butter, cheese, and yogurt are classified as dairy. However, since eggs are laid by birds, eggs are not dairy. If you’re a vegan, don’t fret: it is possible to make a vegan quiche. Vegan quiche recipes use everything from tofu to plant-based egg products like Just Egg to nutritional yeast to kala namak salt to capture that eggy flavor and texture.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days or the freezer for 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
You can’t go wrong pairing a crunchy green salad with your creamy quiche. Here’s a possibility for an extremely filling meal: Healthy Broccoli Apple Salad With Greek Yogurt or Kale Salad With Cranberries (to make it vegan, substitute plant-based feta for the goat cheese). Take your quiche and salad brunch to the next level with mimosas! The bubbly is a nice counterpart to the creamy, crunchy goodness you already have going on with quiche and greens.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen 9-inch pie crust
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices cooked bacon chopped
- 1/3 cup onion sautéed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the frozen pie crust on a baking sheet to catch any potential spills.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, unsweetened almond milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Fold the chopped, cooked bacon and sautéed onion into the egg mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the quiche is set, the top is golden brown, and the center is no longer jiggly.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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