Irene Pastore Fitness

This unique quiche is made with a fast-cooking bulgur wheat crust.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup bulgur wheat
Pinch fine sea salt
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 chopped yellow onion
1 large broccoli crown, trimmed and cut into bite-size florets (about 3 cups)
1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 1 3/4 cups)
1-1/2 container firm tofu, drained well
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon white miso or umeboshi paste
1 -1/2 tablespoon tamari

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil a 9-inch pie plate. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in bulgur and salt. Cover pan. Lower heat and simmer until water is absorbed and bulgur is tender. When finished, allow to cool slightly, then press onto bottom and partway up sides of the pie plate. Bake until slightly dry.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli, onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Set aside.

Combine tofu, tahini, tamari and miso in a blender. Purée until smooth. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Add vegetables and combine into mixture. Spoon mixture over bulgur crust and bake quiche until top is browned. Allow to cool before slicing.

KITCHEN UTENSILS
9 inch pie plate
Large skillet