Veggie Packed Dairy Free Quiche
This delicious veggie packed dairy free quiche is made with a coconut oil pie crust, eggs, almond milk and lots of colorful veggies! It’s a lighter take on the classic brunch dish. Perfect for potlucks, mother’s day and easter.
Spring has sprung! So today we celebrate the change of seasons with this veggie packed dairy free quiche!
And with a creamy, dreamy filling made with eggs, almond milk and colorful spring vegetables + a tender, buttery crust (made without the butter!), this dish does not disappoint.
It’s fantastic warm straight out of the oven, absolutely delightful served at room temperature AND keeps well for several days in the fridge.
Not to mention that it pairs with just about anything – a big ol’ salad, all kinds of fruit, roasted potatoes, coffee galore. You get the picture.
And with brunch season upon us, this quiche is ready to shine. At potlucks, Easter, bridal showers, Mother’s Day!
It’s ready for you on all fronts.
Dairy Free Pie Crust
So, let’s first chat a bit about the pie crust we’re using in today’s recipe. It’s made solely with pantry staples, like flour, coconut oil, cold water and salt, and is really simple to pull together. All you need is a large bowl, a whisk and a pastry cutter.
Now. While the dough itself is crazy easy to make and work with, there are a few tips and steps to ensure that it bakes up correctly in the oven.
Bulking Up The Sides + Chilling the Pie Shell
So. After we make the dough, we roll it out immediately and transfer to a pie plate. We tuck it into the plate, making sure it’s nice and smooth.
At this point, you want to make sure that the sides of the crust are nice and sturdy – so use any excess dough to bulk them up as needed. It’s totally fine if it doesn’t look perfect – it’s much more important to have sturdy / thick sides for the final product.
NOW. The really important part – the pie shell then gets transferred to the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes before baking. This really really helps to prevent the sides of the crust from shrinking down and bunching up in the oven – so please do not skip this part!!
Blind Baking With Weights
And finally, we blind bake the crust (i.e. bake it for a bit before adding in the filling).
The chilled pie shell gets lined with parchment paper, filled with pie weights or dry beans and is then baked off for 10 minutes.
And do not be tempted to skip the weights! This is essential for preventing the bottom of the crust from bubbling up and also helps keep the sides from shrinking down.
{I tried baking this dough several times without chilling the pie shell and / or using weights and believe me it does not end well! The sides will shrink down and bunch up to the point where you can’t even pour in the filling. So chill the pie shell and blind bake with weights, okay?!}
How To Make Dairy Free Quiche
Alright, now that we’ve covered the crust, let’s chat about the filling.
Which is made with sautéed red onion, carrots and green beans, along with a few spices to really pump up the flavor.
But, the most important part is the ratio of eggs to almond milk.
After trying many different methods, this is what I’ve found works best – crack four large eggs into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup and then fill with almond milk until it reaches 2 cups of total liquid.
This ratio results in a perfectly creamy filling that is so delightful you won’t even miss the cheese.
Tips & Tricks
- The pie plate that I use for this recipe measures 10 inches across and is just over 2 inches high at the tallest point. I’d suggest using something similar in size for best fit.
- Keep in mind that since we are using coconut oil the crust won’t get as deep golden brown in color as a traditional butter crust. But, this is also kind of nice since you don’t need to worry about the edges burning / using a pie shield.
- While I prefer to use french green beans in this quiche (i.e. the skinny ones) as they look a bit nicer in the final product, you can of course use regular green beans instead.
- And finally, remember that the veggies won’t really cook any further in the oven – so be sure that they are tender to your liking after cooking in the skillet. So if you need to add a few extra minutes to the skillet cook time to get them nice and tender, then by all means do so!
How To Store
Fridge: Let the quiche cool completely, then cover tightly in the pie plate or slice / transfer to an airtight container. It will keep like this stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Freezer: You can also freeze the fully baked (and cooled) quiche for a later time. When ready to enjoy, let the quiche thaw in the refrigerator then rewarm in the oven.
Additional Dairy Free Brunch Recipes:
- Dairy Free Frittata
- Dairy Free Breakfast Casserole
- Dairy Free Crustless Quiche
- Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits
- Dairy Free French Toast Casserole
- Olive Oil Banana Bread
- Classic Dairy Free Waffles
- Dairy Free Egg Muffins
Did you make this recipe? Rate and review it down below! I’d love to hear from you.
Veggie Packed Dairy Free Quiche
This delicious veggie packed dairy free quiche is made with a coconut oil pie crust, eggs, almond milk and lots of colorful veggies! It’s a lighter take on the classic brunch dish. Perfect for potlucks, mother’s day and easter.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup solid state coconut oil
- ⅓ cup ice cold water, plus extra as needed
For the filling:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ of a small red onion, sliced*
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
- 3 ounces french green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 large eggs
- about 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (see directions)
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ teaspoons organic cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vegan worcestershire sauce**
Instructions
For the crust:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour and salt. Add in the coconut oil and use a pastry cutter to cut the oil into the flour, continuing until it resembles even-sized crumbs and there are no large chunks of coconut oil visible.
- Add in the ⅓ cup water and use a wooden spoon to stir until the dough starts to come together. Add in additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to really bring the dough together (I usually need to add about 3 extra tablespoons). Use your hands to form the dough into a mostly smooth ball.
- Transfer the ball to a floured work surface, then flatten into a smooth disc with your hands. Sprinkle the top lightly with additional flour then roll the dough out until you have a circle that is about 12 inches in diameter.
- Carefully transfer the dough to a 10-inch pie plate, then use your fingers to tuck the dough into the plate, making sure it is nice and smooth and that the sides are nice and sturdy (using any excess dough to bulk them up as needed).
- Prick the bottom of the crust a few times with a fork, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Gently line the chilled pie crust with parchment paper, then fill with pie weights (or dry beans).
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully remove the parchment / pie weights, then set aside to cool slightly while you make the filling.
- Decrease the oven temperature to 350ºF.
For the filling:
- Add the olive oil to a medium-large skillet set over medium heat. When hot, add in the onion and cook for about 2 minutes, until it starts to soften. Add in the carrots and green beans and continue to cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the veggies are tender to your liking. Remove from the heat.
- Crack your eggs into a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, then add in almond milk until you have 2 cups total liquid (this is approximately 1 cup of milk).
- Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, then add in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg, cornstarch and worcestershire. Whisk until well combined and everything is blended / smooth.
- Evenly distribute the cooked veggies in the pie crust, then pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, until the filling is set and is slightly puffed in the middle (if you insert a toothpick into the middle it should come out clean).
- Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes (ideally more!) before slicing and serving.
Notes
*You want approximately 2 ½ cups of veggies for this quiche. The quantities listed for the red onion, carrot and green beans will give you right around this amount but adjust as needed.
**If you don’t need to keep this quiche vegetarian, you can absolutely use regular worcestershire sauce instead.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 266Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 314mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 6g
Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.
Making quiche dairy free is no simple task, and this looks delicious Ashley! Love all the veggies, and I wouldn’t miss the cheese!
Thanks Marcie!!
I can imagine devouring this with a big plate of crunchy salad, double yum!
Look at you getting all creative making a quiche without cheese! This is funny because I JUST made a quiche a few days ago for the first time in awhile. I’m okay with cheese but don’t usually eat eggs, so I was actually wondering about quiche recipes sans the eggs. Will have to look!
Ha! And I’m totally the opposite – can’t do the cheese but eggs I love 🙂
This would make a perfect addition to the Easter lunch buffet! That crust turned out really perfect.
Thanks Angie!