Fauxmagerie Zengarry Zucchini Tarte
Ingredients:
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1 pie crust (I used a recipe from Veganomicon)
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4 zucchini, I used 2 yellow and 2 green to make the striped pattern
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Olive oil
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Salt and Pepper
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½ red onion minced
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1 cup of chickpea flour
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1 tsp. baking powder
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¼ tsp. turmeric
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1 cup of water
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½ package of Fauxmagerie Zengarry Garlic and Fine Herbs cashew cheese
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Black salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the pie crust or thaw a prepackaged pie crust and pre-heat the oven to 375 F. I find it easier to use a pie plate with straight sides. It makes it easier to place the zucchini in a circular pattern.
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Slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/8 inch slices (4 mm) using a mandoline.
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Boil water in a large pot. Once the water is boiling, add the zucchini slices and boil for 1 minute.
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After 1 minute, strain the zucchini slices and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the zucchini slices, then add olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss and set aside.
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Prepare the chickpea quiche mixture. Sauté the red onion in a bit of olive oil until it is soft and slightly browned.
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In a bowl add chickpea flour, baking powder, turmeric and black salt. Mix the dry ingredients.
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Add the water and whisk until the mixture is fairly smooth (no lumps). Add the onion and the Fauxmagerie Zengarry Garlic and Fine Herbs cashew cheese and mix well.
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Season with black pepper.
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Add the chickpea quiche mixture to the pie crust and spread it evenly. Begin placing your zucchini slices in a circular pattern from the outside of your pie crust.
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Continue alternating yellow and green colours (if desired) until you reach the middle. For the centre pieces wrap the
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zucchini around your finger to form a spiral and then carefully place it in the middle of the quiche.
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Bake at 375 for 35- 40 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.