Ingredients
- 500g block of ready-to-roll shortcrust pastry
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 small head of broccoli , broken into florets
- 3 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 400g firm tofu, drained and patted dry
- 225g plain vegan cream cheese
- 125ml unsweetened plant milk
- 1 tsp mixed dried herbs or 1 tbsp fresh herbs of your choice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp vegan syrup
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 200g melting vegan cheese, grated
- 250g cherry tomates, halved
Method
- Preheat oven to 190˚C/375˚F/Gas Mark 5.
- Line a loose-bottomed fluted flan tin.
- Combine the flour and salt in a bowl then add the butter and flaxseed. Rub together with your fingertips until completely mixed and crumbly. Continue with this stage until the dough comes together.
- Transfer onto a work surface and continue kneading until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too crumbly then add a tablespoon of water (only add bit by bit).
- Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit your tin. Spread the pastry evenly around the tin with your thumb and fingers. Trim the top and prick it a few times with a fork.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill until needed.
- Once softened and nicely charred, brush the aubergine steaks with the remaining glaze. Add chilli flakes and fresh parsley if desired.
- Fry the onion in a little oil for around 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and then fry for a further 2 minutes.
Enter description text here.
- Meanwhile, steam the broccoli florets for around 3-5 minutes until just slightly crunchy, not soft. Set aside.
Enter description text here.
- Using a high-speed blender, blend all the ingredients together until very smooth.
Enter description text here.
- Arrange the broccoli, tomato slices and onion/garlic mix around the pastry case evenly.
Enter description text here.
- Pour the filling mixture on top, distribut ing it evenly with a spatula.
Enter description text here.
- Evenly distribute the vegan cheese over the top then add the cherry tomatoes fol lowed by a drizzle of olive oil.
Enter description text here.
- Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
Enter description text here.
- Remove from the oven, take off the foil and place back in the oven uncovered for a further 20 minutes or until the top is slightly browned and the cheese has melted.
Enter description text here.
- Allow to cool a little before cutting and serving.
Enter description text here.

