Delicious and versatile mini quiches in phyllo crust, featuring a tofu-based filling. Choose from Mediterranean-style sun-dried tomato & spinach or a cheesy broccoli “cheddar” version with faux bacon!
12ounces336 g extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonturmeric
1tablespoon15 g prepared yellow mustard
¼cup30 g nutritional yeast
¼cup30 g chickpea flour
¼cup60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
For the Crust:
1package1 pound, or 455 g frozen phyllo dough, thawed according to package directions
Olive oilfor brushing
Instructies
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4) and spray the muffin pan cups liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
Prepare the quiche mix: In a mixing bowl, crumble the tofu and add all the remaining ingredients.
Use your hands to mash and mix everything until well combined.
Set aside.
Prepare the phyllo crust: Unroll the thawed phyllo dough.
Using a pizza cutter, cut the entire stack of dough into 8 even pieces.
Lightly oil each layer and layer 3–4 sheets of dough in each muffin cup, pressing down gently to form a crust.
Fill the cups: Scoop the quiche mixture into each muffin cup, filling them evenly.
Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, checking after 10 minutes.
Remove when the crusts are golden brown and crisp.
Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy warm!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve with a simple side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.Wine Advice:Pair with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a light rosé.Variations:Mediterranean-style Quiche: Add 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach, cut into chiffonade, and 6 sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped. Broccoli “Cheddar” Quiche: Add ½ of a white onion, finely diced, 1 tablespoon (18 g) mellow white miso, 2 cups (142 g) broccoli florets, and ¼ cup (208 g) imitation bacon bits.
Enjoy a hearty diner-style breakfast at home with these flaky vegan buttermilk biscuits and savory seitan gravy. Perfect for brunch or a comforting morning treat!
8ounces227 g crumbled seitan or your favorite meat substitute
Instructies
Prepare the biscuits: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a small bowl, combine the soymilk and lemon juice to curdle, forming a buttermilk substitute.
Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, vital wheat gluten flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the melted butter to the buttermilk mixture and stir.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and knead until a soft dough forms.
Adjust with additional flour if the dough is sticky or water if it’s too dry.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and flatten it to about 1 inch (2.
5 cm) thick.
Using a pint glass or cookie cutter, cut the dough into 6 biscuits.
Reform the dough as needed to cut more.
Place the biscuits on the baking sheet and bake for 18–23 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned.
Prepare the gravy: Premeasure all ingredients, as the gravy comes together quickly!
Preheat a pot over medium-high heat and melt the butter.
Once bubbling, whisk in the flour to form a thick paste.
Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while whisking continuously until the gravy reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the gravy from heat and stir in the black pepper and crumbled seitan.
Serve: Slice the biscuits open and pour a generous amount of gravy over each half.
Serve warm.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Pair with a side of sautéed greens or a fruit salad to balance the savory richness.Wine Advice:Enjoy with a light sparkling white wine or a mimosa for a classic brunch pairing.
Start your day with the perfect fall-inspired breakfast! This Pumpkin Tofu Scramble is packed with flavor, color, and nutrients, making it an easy, hearty, and healthy choice.
Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the grated garlic and chopped onion.
Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant and tender.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, black pepper, sea salt, dried sage, ground nutmeg, paprika, and oregano.
Cook for an additional 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom.
Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned.
Gently fold in the pumpkin purée and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Serve immediately, either on its own or with toast, tortillas, or over a bed of greens.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve with crusty bread, avocado slices, or sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added freshness.Wine Advice:Pair with a light, sparkling cider or an herbal tea for a wholesome breakfast experience.
Start your day with the warm, spicy flavors of Sweet Potato Ginger Waffles! Topped with crunchy candied nuts, this is the ultimate comforting breakfast for fall or winter.
Combine the soymilk and apple cider vinegar in a medium bowl.
Let it sit for a few minutes to curdle into buttermilk.
Prepare the dry ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, arrowroot powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, and salt.
Combine the wet ingredients:
To the buttermilk mixture, add the sweet potato purée, maple syrup, and canola oil.
Whisk until well combined.
Mix the batter:
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
If the batter is too thick, add more soymilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until manageable.
Fold in the cooled candied ginger nuts.
Cook the waffles:
Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease if necessary.
Cook the waffles according to your waffle iron’s instructions until golden brown and crisp.
Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Top these waffles with an extra sprinkle of candied nuts, a dollop of whipped coconut cream, and a drizzle of maple syrup for a decadent treat.Wine Advice:Pair with a spiced mulled cider or a non-alcoholic ginger tea for a cozy and seasonal beverage.
Indulge in the guilt-free goodness of Carob Chip Waffles! These caffeine-free treats are perfect for breakfast or brunch, with just the right amount of sweetness and a hearty texture.
2cups160 g finely ground old-fashioned rolled oats
1cup120 g chickpea or other flour
¼teaspoonfine sea salt
1teaspoonbaking powder
2cups470 ml soy creamer or nondairy milk
2tablespoons30 ml canola oil
3tablespoons45 ml pure maple syrup
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
¼cup30 g nondairy carob chips
Instructies
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ground oats, chickpea flour, sea salt, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy creamer, canola oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, being careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the carob chips until evenly distributed.
Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it if required.
Cook the waffles according to the waffle iron manufacturer’s instructions until golden and crisp.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as pure maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dollop of vegan whipped cream.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:For extra sweetness, consider adding more maple syrup to the batter or serving them with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and chopped nuts.Wine Advice:Not applicable; best paired with a warm beverage like chai tea or a caffeine-free latte.
Rich, nutty, and bursting with juicy blackberries, these waffles are perfect for any breakfast or brunch. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup for the ultimate treat!
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground oats, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla extract, soymilk, and nut butter until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, taking care not to overmix.
If the batter feels too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) of milk.
Fold in the blackberries carefully to avoid crushing them.
Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it if needed.
Cook the waffles according to the waffle iron manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown and crisp.
Serve immediately with pure maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Top these waffles with additional blackberries, a dollop of nut butter, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup for an indulgent yet wholesome breakfast.Wine Advice:Pair with a light sparkling beverage, like a prosecco mimosa with fresh blackberries for a refreshing brunch pairing.
Bright and zesty with a hearty texture, these Lemon Currant Cornmeal Waffles let the tart flavor of currants shine. Perfect for a spring breakfast or brunch!
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy creamer, canola oil, agave nectar, and lemon extract until well combined.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the dried currants evenly.
Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it if needed.
Prepare the waffles according to the waffle iron manufacturer’s instructions.
Cook until golden and crisp.
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, maple syrup, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve these waffles warm with a dollop of vegan whipped cream and a drizzle of lemon glaze or agave nectar for an elevated brunch experience.Wine Advice:Pair with a mimosa or a glass of sparkling water infused with fresh lemon slices for a refreshing complement.
Low in fat and full of fiber, these wheat germ raisin pancakes are both wholesome and delicious. Drizzle them with pure maple syrup for a guilt-free breakfast treat!
Pure maple syrup or other accompanimentfor serving
Instructies
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice, milk, and oil.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, being careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the raisins.
If the batter feels too thick, add more nondairy milk as needed.
Preheat a nonstick pan lightly coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
Pour a little less than ¼ cup (40 g) of batter into the pan, spreading it into a circle with the back of a spoon.
Cook until bubbles appear in the center of the pancake, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Repeat with the remaining batter, reapplying cooking spray between batches.
Serve warm with pure maple syrup or your favorite topping.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve these pancakes warm with a drizzle of pure maple syrup or a dollop of fruit compote for a delightful and nutritious start to the day.Wine Advice:Not applicable; best served with coffee, tea, or fresh juice.
Combine the lemon juice and soymilk in a medium bowl.
Let it sit for a few minutes to curdle, creating a buttermilk effect.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder.
Add the oil, soy creamer, and peanut butter to the curdled soymilk mixture and whisk until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
If the batter is too thick, add a little more soymilk.
Preheat a frying pan over high heat, using nonstick spray if needed.
Drop about 1/4 cup (50 g) of batter onto the hot skillet.
Cook until the edges start to lift and bubbles form on the uncooked side.
Flip and cook for an additional minute.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve with maple syrup or jelly.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Pair these pancakes with a dollop of peanut butter and fresh fruit for an extra indulgent breakfast.Wine Advice:A smooth, light-bodied white wine such as a Chardonnay or a glass of cold milk would pair wonderfully with these nutty, rich pancakes.
Want to surprise your family with a special breakfast? Topped with soy whipped topping or strawberry jam, these chocolatey pancakes are sure to please even the pickiest eaters (spouses and kids included)!
1½ to 2cups355 ml to 470 ml soy or other nondairy milk
½cup120 ml canola oil
½cup100 g evaporated cane juice or granulated sugar
½cup88 g nondairy chocolate chips
Nonstick cooking sprayoptional
Instructies
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1½ cups (355 ml) of the milk, oil, and sugar.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until there are virtually no lumps.
If the batter is too thick, add more milk.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Preheat a frying pan over high heat.
Use nonstick spray if necessary.
Drop about ½ cup (75 g) of batter onto the hot skillet and cook until the edges begin to lift and bubbles form on the uncooked side.
Flip and cook for an additional minute.
Serve with your favorite toppings!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Top with soy whipped cream, fresh strawberries, or a drizzle of syrup for extra flavor!Wine advice:Port Wine – A sweet, rich red port can pair beautifully with chocolate and is perfect for indulgent dishes like these pancakes.Lambrusco – A lightly sparkling, sweet red wine could provide a refreshing contrast to the richness of the pancakes.Late Harvest Riesling – The sweetness and floral notes of a late-harvest Riesling would go well with chocolate, offering balance without overpowering the dish.Zinfandel – If you prefer a more robust red, a fruity, slightly spicy Zinfandel could work, bringing a deeper flavor that still complements chocolate.