12ozfirm tofu, drainedPress lightly to remove excess water
0.33cupunsweetened almond milk
2tbspnutritional yeast
1tbspcornstarch
0.5tspbaking powder
1tbsplemon juice
0.5tspgarlic powder
0.5tsponion powder
0.25tspground turmeric
0.5tspfine sea salt
0.25tspkala namak (black salt), optionalAdds an eggy aroma
0.25tspblack pepper
1tbspolive oilfor sautéing
0.5cupred bell pepper, small dice
0.33cupscallions, thinly sliced
0.75cupchopped baby spinach
0.5cuproasted unsalted pistachios, chopped
1tspolive oilfor greasing the pan
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan with 1 tsp olive oil.
Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Sauté bell pepper and scallions until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in spinach and cook just to wilt. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
Blend tofu, almond milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, baking powder, lemon juice, and spices until smooth.
Fold the cooled vegetables and chopped pistachios into the tofu mixture.
Spoon batter into the pan, filling cups nearly to the top. Smooth the tops.
Bake 20 to 22 minutes, until set and lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes, then lift out and serve.
Notes
Variation: Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes or swap spinach for kale. For an "eggy" finish, dust with a tiny pinch of black salt before serving. Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months; reheat at 350°F until warm.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Vegan Mini Quiches with Tofu and Pistachios flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.