Vegan Onion Flan

A rich and substantial savory pie.

Recipe for Vegan Onion Flan, contributed by George Delaney

One of the things I missed most when I first became vegan was savory flans. With their crisp pastry crusts and creamy fillings, these tasty pies were among my favorite dishes. But because flan fillings are based on eggs and milk, they were off the menu once I had turned dairy-free.

So I was very pleased to find this delicious recipe for a vegan onion flan. Thanks to the rich tofu filling, it tastes every bit as good as a dairy version, and contains a tiny fraction of the fat.

For the crust, you can either use a 7 oz (200 g) pack of frozen pie dough (shortcrust pastry) which has been defrosted, or a ready-made 9-inch (22 cm) uncooked unsweetened pie shell; either way, check the label to ensure that it contains no animal fats or dairy products. Alternatively, make an equivalent amount of dough using your favorite recipe.

• 2 tblsp. oil
• 3 large onions, chopped
• 1 cup (8 fl oz, 300 ml) soy milk
• 1/3 cup (2½ oz, 60 g) mashed tofu
• 2 tblsp. flour
• 1 tblsp. couscous
• pie dough or ready-made shell
• salt and pepper to taste

Oven: Pre-heat to 350F (180C)

If you are not using a ready-made shell, roll out the pastry and line an oiled 9-inch (22 cm) pie dish with it. Bake blind for about ten minutes until it starts to crisp.

Sauté the onions in the oil for about five minutes or until soft. Blend the milk, tofu and flour in a food processor or blender. Add the onions and the other ingredients. Mix well.

Pour the mixture into the pastry shell. Bake for 30 minutes.

See also:

• What the heck is tofu anyway?

Recipe for Vegan Onion Flan (March 2003)

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