This easy onion flan can be made with or without pastry. The recipe is for the filling: if you want pastry, make and blind bake this separately. A Boston pastry (flour, oil and water) works well, especially if you use rye or buckwheat flour as well as wheat.
Author: Edinburgh Foody
Recipe type: Flan
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4-8
Ingredients
500 grm onion
500 grm leeks
2 tbsp olive oil
400 grm silken tofu (one block)
100 ml soya milk
2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
A good shake of nutmeg (optional)
Chilli flakes to taste (optional)
1-2 cubes fermented tofu (optional)
1 tbsp soy sauce
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 200C (180C fan).
Trim and finely slice the onions and leeks.
Heat the iol in a pan and add the onions and leeks.
Cook until caramelised, 30-40 minutes depending on the heat. You want ot brown but not burn or dry out the veg.
In a separate bowl or a stick-blender mixer attachment, mix tofu, milk and flavourings until smooth.
When the onions are done, mix the tofu mixture into them.
If using a pastry case, pour the mixture into the case and even out the top. Else pour into a well-greased or non-stick case.
Cook for 30-40 minutes, or until set and golden brown on top. The longer time gives a darker more caramelised top.
Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes.
Serve with salad and, if your diners are hungry, bread on the side.
Recipe by Edinburgh Foody at http://www.edinburghfoody.com/2017/09/26/vegan-onion-tart-making-my-signature-dish-plant-based/