Quiche

In The Raw with Chef Cynthia Louise

Reinvented quiche with plant-based ingredients!

With a wide variety of nutrients ranging from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein and zinc, pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses wrapped up in a very small package.

Serves:6 or 8 slices

Ingredients

(use organic ingredients where possible)

BASE OF THE QUICHE

• 1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked overnight
• 2 cups broken cashews, soaked overnight
• ½ cup pumpkin seeds, soaked overnight
• 1 tbsp psyllium husks
• 1 celery stick, chopped into small pieces
• 1 tbsp savory yeast
• ¼ cup oats
• ½ large bunch basil, chopped roughly
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped roughly
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper

CREAM

• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp savory yeast
• 1 cup broken cashews, soaked overnight

FILLING

• 1 zucchini, grated
• 2 large bunches baby spinach or silverbeet, cut thinly
• 2 cucumbers, leaving the skins on and grated
• 1 - 2 large bunches fresh basil, chopped roughly
• 4 spring onions, sliced thinly
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Add all the base ingredients to a food processor.
2. Process till well combined.
3. Press into a normal size springform round tart tin, making sure you push the mix up the sides about an inch to create a tart shell wall.
4. Set aside in the fridge.
5. Add all the cream ingredients to a Vitamix.
6. Blend until smooth and creamy.
7. Combine all the filling ingredients; with your hands, mix well.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and squeeze the filling liquid.
9. Strain into a glass until the filling is no longer wet.
10. Add the cream mixture into your filling mix. Mix them well.
11. Add to the tart shell evenly.
12. Chill then serve.

Note*

• Soaking nuts, seeds and grains allows enzyme inhibitors to be released, making them easier to digest and enhances nutrient bio-availability. Soaking them also makes them easier to blend and results in a creamy consistency that is like milk. Most nuts generally require 7 - 12 hours or overnight of soaking time for optimal results. Discard the soaking water and thoroughly rinse with fresh water