Herbed Truss Tomato Tofu Quiche - Vegan Recipe

Ingredients

• [Pastry]
• 1 1/2 cups plain flour
• 2/3 cup vegan block butter*
• 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
• 1/4 cup ice-cold water
• Pinch salt
• [Quiche filling]
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 400g extra firm tofu, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional, for colour only)
• 2 teaspoons powdered onion
• 1/2 teaspoon kala namak**
• 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
• 1/4 cup (60g) plant milk of choice
• 1/2 cup vegan cheese, grated
• [Extras]
• 6 ripe truss tomatoes
• Olive oil
• Fresh thyme
• Salt and freshly ground pepper