Description
This easy and versatile quiche recipe features smoky turkey bacon, fresh colorful vegetables, and creamy plant-based cheese all baked in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, it offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that is both satisfying and wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or plant milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Crust
- 1 pre-made pie crust or homemade buttery flaky pie crust
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Start with a pre-made pie crust or make your own by gently pressing it into a pie pan. Chill the crust briefly to help maintain its shape during baking.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon and Veggies: In a skillet, cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and drain any excess fat. Sauté the bell peppers, spinach, and cherry tomatoes just enough to enhance their flavors while retaining some crunch.
- Combine Eggs and Milk: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or plant milk, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, pepper, and natural gelling agent until smooth and homogenous.
- Assemble the Filling: Layer the cooked smoked turkey bacon, sautéed vegetables, and plant-based cheese evenly into the prepared pie crust. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the filling, allowing it to settle evenly around the ingredients.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the quiche in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing to allow it to firm up.
Notes
- Blind bake the pie crust for a crisper base and to avoid sogginess.
- Do not overfill the crust; leave space between ingredients for even cooking and texture.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for a smoother filling mixture.
- The natural gelling agent helps the filling stay creamy yet firm without unwanted texture.
- Allow the quiche to rest for at least 10 minutes after baking before slicing to hold together well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: quiche, smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, fresh vegetables, breakfast, brunch, gluten free
