Smoky Tofu Quiche Lorraine: A French Classic Made Vegetarian

Quiche Lorraine, one of my favorite classics of French cuisine! If you’re looking for a vegetarian version, without lardons (aka bacon) but just as tasty, this recipe is for you. I chose smoked tofu as an alternative: so good that even non-vegetarians love it!

Smoked Tofu: The Ultimate Alternative for a Vegetarian Quiche Lorraine

Smoked tofu is really perfect for replacing lardons in the classic Quiche Lorraine recipe. Here’s why I love it:

• Similar to bacon flavor: thanks to its smoky, slightly salty taste, it gives you that classic Quiche Lorraine flavor.
• Easy to find: it’s now available in most grocery stores and health food shops.
• Quick to prepare: you can add it straight to your quiche, or, like I do, sauté it with onions and parsley for extra flavor!

For the rest, you need the classic Quiche Lorraine ingredients: shortcrust pastry, eggs, grated cheese, cream and a little milk!

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Vegetarian Quiche Lorraine

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A delicious vegetarian quiche where smoked tofu replaces bacon. Melt-in-your-mouth, gourmet and easy to prepare, it's sure to please vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike!

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Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Kitchen equipment

• 1 11-inch quiche or tart pan 28 cm

Ingredients 

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Homemade Shortcrust Pastry

• 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour 200 g
• 7 tbsp cold butter cubed (100 g)
• ¼ cup cold water 60 ml
• 1 tsp salt 5 g

Vegetarian Quiche with Smoked Tofu

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion finely chopped
• 7 oz smoked tofu cut into small cubes, 200 g
• ¼ cup curly parsley chopped , 15 g
• 4 large eggs
• ¾ cup crème fraîche or sour cream, 200 g
• ¾ cup milk 200 ml
• 1 ½ cups grated cheese Gruyère or Emmental, 150 g
• Salt and pepper

Instructions 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180 °C) convection (or 375-400°F conventional).
2. Make the shortcrust pastry: mix flour, salt, and butter until you get a sandy texture. Add the water, form a dough ball, and chill it for 30 minutes.
   
3. Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil, then add the smoked tofu cut into small cubes. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with parsley.
   
4. Roll out the dough, place it in your tart pan, prick with a fork, cover with parchment paper and baking weights, and blind-bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove the weights and paper.
   
5. Spread the tofu-onion mixture evenly over the crust.
   
6. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the crème fraîche, milk, and grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper, then pour over the filling.
   
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the quiche is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with a fresh salad.
   

Notes

You’ll find all my tips on preparing homemade shortcrust pastry in my basic recipe for quiche crust. 

• Storage: This quiche can be eaten within 3–4 days, stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Freezing: Quiches freeze beautifully! Check out all my tips on how to freeze quiche while keeping the texture just right.
• Reheating: You can reheat it in the oven, microwave, or air fryer. Find all my tips on how to reheat quiche without making the crust soggy.

Nutrition facts

Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1289IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 3mg

My Tips on Ingredients and Variations

Did you love this vegetarian Quiche Lorraine? Don’t hesitate to change it up next time to make it your own! Here are some ideas: Here are some ideas:

• Cream and cheese: use plant-based cream (oat, soy) and vegan shredded cheese for a lactose-free version.
• Pastry options: swap the homemade shortcrust pastry with homemade puff pastry, or a butter-free shortcrust pastry with olive oil if you prefer.
• Smoked tofu: try tempeh or seitan cubes, the taste will be a bit different, but still delicious.
• Other ideas for variations: add sliced mushrooms, sautéd leeks or even spinach for extra veggies.

What I Like to Serve with My Vegetarian Quiche Lorraine?

Personally, I love serving my vegetarian Quiche Lorraine simply with a salad or a light soup for a complete, balanced meal. Here are my favorite pairings:

• A simple green salad for freshness and crunch.
• My Grated Carrots with Lemon, perfect for a tangy, crunchy side.
• My Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream, refreshing and ideal for warm days.
• A silky soup like my Cream of Cauliflower Soup for a tasty low-carb option.
• My Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, soft and slightly sweet, perfect for autumn.
• A comforting, flavorful Leek and Potato Soup for winter days.

Looking for more inspiration? Find all my 40 ideas for what to serve with quiche on my blog!

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More quiche recipes

If you liked this quiche, here are some other quiche recipe ideas:

• Broccoli and smoked salmon quiche without pastry
• Leek, Goat’s Cheese and Bacon Quiche
• Mushroom and spinach quiche
• Fresh Salmon and Leek Quiche