Preparing vegan holiday meals seems like a daunting task because there are so many ingredients to be wary of. Typically vegans stay away from eggs, dairy and a number of other other animal products, which means they definitely won’t be eating any of the Christmas turkey or ham like the rest of the family.
There are vegan-friendly versions of these holiday classics but for those who are conscious of avoiding soy or imitation meat products all together, there are plenty of other dishes that can be spread out on the holiday table that make tasty cruelty-free appetizers, entrées and desserts.
Fall and winter is the season for delicious root vegetables like carrots, onions, leeks and potatoes, which make fantastic soups as well as sides that will please vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike.
42 Vegan Food Innovations
From Guiltless Crispy Carrot Chips to Vegan Apple Cranberry Cheesecake:
Laura McQuarrie — Dec 17, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Diet-Specific Booze Guides
The Barnivore Vegan Alcohol Directory Lists Animal-Free Alcohol
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Seasonal Eco Eateries
A Better World Cafe Serves up Accessible Sustainable Food
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Tantalizing Melon Medleys
This Watermelon Salad Recipe Incorporates an Unusual Fruit Base
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Garbanzo Bean Desserts
The Brit & Co. Chickpea Cookies are Healthy & Delicious
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Unexpectedly Nutritious Crepes
This Savory Crepe Recipe Will Meet Your Macro Requirements
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Healthy Veggie Bites
The 'Broccoli & Potato Nuggets' Are Made from Fresh Ingredients
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Raw Dessert Reinterpretations
Golubka’s ‘Avocado Truffles’ Rework Saccharine Rec
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Pineapple-Infused Flapjacks
These Fantastic Fruity Pancakes are Vegan Friendly and Unexpected
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Cultural Vegan Seasonings
The Hipster Dust Spices are Great for Vegans and Foodies
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Healthy No-Bread Bruschetta
Sweet Potato Bruschetta is a Yummy Snack to Calm Your Cravings
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Healthy Homemade DIY Chips
Make Sweet Potato Chips When You Have a Craving for Store-Bought Snacks
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Decadent Jarred Desserts
The Take-n-Bake Molten Chocolate Cakes Melt in Your Mouth
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Crunchy DIY Candy Bars
These Scrumptious Treats Are Made Using a Few Simple Ingredients
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Vegan Chocolate Delights
Vegan Chocolate Snickers are the Perfect Tasty Snack
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Decadent Gluten-Free Goods
Bunner’s Bakery Deliciously Caters to Different Dietary Needs
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Deceptively Fruity Fauxnuts
These Lemon Cakes are a Healthy Donut Alternative
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Doughy Vegan Delights
Dun-Well Doughnuts is All About Being Animal-Friendly
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Guiltless Crispy Carrot Chips
This Recipe Will Help You Create the Satisfying Snacks at Home
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Crispy Mexican Pastries
This 'Averie Cooks' Salsa-Stuffed Creation is Mouthwatering
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Curious Chickpea Pizza
The Falafel Pie is a Vegan Alternative to the Pita-Clad Favorite
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Vegetarian Pork-Flavored Seasonings
J&D's Bacon Rub is Kosher-Friendly and Fat-Free
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Guilt-Free Coconut Crisps
Dang Chips are a Cholesterol and Gluten Free
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Healthy Potato Chip Alternatives
Kale Chips are a Fantastic Low Fat Alternative to Standard Crisps
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Towering Ice Cream Sandwiches
This Massive Ice Cream Sandwich is Amazingly Vegan-Friendly
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Vegan-Friendly Catering Companies
Change Kitchen Provides Jobs for the Homeless
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Roarin' Twenties-Inspired Treats
Bixby & Co Chocolate Bars are Organic and Nostalgic
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Garden Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
This ‘Spabettie’ Serves Up Mounds of Delicious Ingredients
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Plant-Friendly Brunch Biscuits
Joy the Baker's 'Vegan Carrot Cherry Breakfast Cookies' are Healthy
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Fruit-Filled Veggie Sandwiches
The 'Edible Perspective' Avocado, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Snack
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Frozen Hot Beverage Treats
This Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe Converts a Winter Drink for Summer
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Vegan Apple Cranberry Cheesecake
Try This Raw Food Dessert as an Alternative to Baked Goods
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Fresh Vegan Pies
The Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Bake is Entirely Natural
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Asian-Infused Tacos
The Edamame Egg Salad Offers a Twist to the Classic Sandwich
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Guiltless Vegan-Friendly Burgers
This Meatless Burger is Seasoned to Perfection and Far From Bland
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Decadent Animal-Free Desserts
The Simple Vegan Chocolate Cake is Rich in Flavor
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Pub Grub Hybrids
Sweet Potato Pie Fries Bring a Touch of Seasonal Sweetness to the Classic Snack
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Fall Vegan Fruit Desserts
This Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert is Simple, Healthy & Refreshing
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Spicy Skewered Meal Starters
Add a Kick to Your Appetizers with Spicy Sweet Potato Kebabs
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Vegan-Friendly Cookie Dough Confections
This Homemade Granola Bar Recipe is Simple and Sweet
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Vegan Chocolate-Covered Chips
These Salty and Sweet Chips Satisfy in a Health Way
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Gourmet Potato Party Appetizers
Create a Fine Dining Experience with Sweet Potato Blinis
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Animal-Free Chicken Strips
Beyond Meat Creates Vegan Chicken Strips
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Carob-Based Easter Eggs
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Vegan-Friendly Seafood Products
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Vegan Charcuterie Kits
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Snack-Sized Vegan Cheeses
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Plant-Based Easter Chocolate Ranges
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Sweet Potato Jerky Snacks
Theo's Plant-Based Debuted a New Snack at Expo West
Meat Alternative Egg Bites
Veggies Made Great's Frittata Bites Now Include Beyond Meat® Options
Spiced Vegetable Baby Purees
This Baby Food Puree Flavor Takes Cues from Shawarma
Vegan Dessert Chain Menus
Heavenly Desserts Has Launched a Plant-Based Menu for Veganuary 2024
Vegan Halloween Chocolate Boxes
These Vegan-Friendly Halloween Treats are Spooky & Cruelty-Free
Plant-Based Steamed Buns
Purple Carrot Launches the Veggie Wow Bao with Gochujang Dipping Sauce
Highly Anticipated Thanksgiving Offers
Farm Boy Elevates Thanksgiving with Seasonal Offerings
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
Familiar Vegan-Friendly Chocolates
Mummy Meegz Launched a New Treat in Time for Veganuary
Plastic-Free Vegan Advent Calendars
The HAPPi Advent Calendar Has Been Updated for 2023
Vegetarian-Friendly Gravies
Heinz's HomeStyle Vegetarian Gravy Contains No Animal-Derived Products
Fermented Vegan Cashew Dips
Nuts For Cheese Creamy Cashew Dips Come in Three Flavors
Artisan-Quality Grocer Holiday Dishes
Tesco Chef’s Collection Has New Options for Christmas
Plant-Based Meatball Trees
IKEA's Veggieball Christmas Tree Creates a Plant-Powered Centerpiece
Guilt-Free Vegan Cheesecakes
Culiraw Makes Decadent Cheesecakes Using Raw Cashews
Vegan Foie Gras
This Plant-Based Foie Gras is Meat-Free and Guilt-Free
Kid-Friendly Plant-Based Food Ranges
Veggy Kids Products Come in Recipes Tailored for Children
Alternative Cultured Cheeses
Seeductive Foods Uses Regenerative & Upcycled Ingredients
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Olive Oil Cheeses
GOOD PLANeT Foods' New Line Addresses Demand from Flexitarians
Creamy Frozen Veggie Medleys
Trader Joe's Has New Cheesy Creamy Greens & Veggies for the Holidays
Frozen Fall-Ready Vegetables
Green Giant® Expands its Frozen Vegetable Line for the Fall Season
Veggie-Forward Savory Treats
The Carrot & Beet Holiday Edition Grain-Free Baby Puffs are Organic
Meat-Free New Year Meals
The Latest THIS Products Offer New Takes on Classics
Festively Inspired Cat Foods
Applaws' Holiday Selection Treats Cats to Seasonal Ingredients
Flavored Vegan Crisps
Walkers Launches a Collection of New Vegan Crisps in Three Flavors
Plant-Based Candy Bars
Harken Sweets Bars Offer New Takes on Classic Combinations
Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies
Milk Bar's Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Pie is Vegan & Gluten-Free
Vegan Jackfruit Wings
Sassy Jack Chick’n is Crispy Fried Jackfruit on a Yucca Bone
Seasonal Vegan Meal Kits
Purple Carrot Introduces Simplified Vegan Meals
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes
Daiya is Bringing Back Its Anticipated Pumpkin Spice Cheezecak
Chickpea-Based Tofus
omami Makes Vegan-Friendly Protein with Minimal Ingredients
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Candies
Treets Piasten Partnered with ChoViva on a New Product
Plant-Based Cream Cheese Spreads
Oatly Introduces a Plant-Based Version of its Cream Cheese Spread
Plant-Based Cheese Formulations
Daiya Introduces New Vegan Pizza Recipe with Enhanced Texture
Delicious Vegan Snacks
VFS Has Launched in Pop Up Grocer’s First-Ever Brick-and-Mortar Store
Vegan BBQ Sides
Purple Carrot Launched a New Summer BBQ Menu
Festive Dairy-Free Cupcakes
Sprinkles and Miyoko's Creamery Created a Vegan Sugar & Spice Cupcake
Plant-Based Fruit Pit Cheeses
Wunderkern Kesä Comes in Three Varieties
Oil-Based Vegan Cheese Cubes
These Dairy-Free Cubes Are Composed Of Coconut and Sunflower Oils
Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus
Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
Festive Cracker Pairings
Kellanova's Cracker, Meat & Cheese Pairings Elevate Holiday Entertaining
Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats
Beech-Nut Launches the 'Brownies with Hidden Veggies' Line
Heavy Whipping Cream Alternatives
This Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream Alternative is Fully Dairy-Free
Festive Gluten-Free Baked Goods
These Dr Schär Seasonal Products Come in Two Varieties
Crispy Tempeh Chips
Mamame Whole Foods Makes Tempeh Chips with Fermented Black-Eyed Beans
Hearty Vegan Winter Soups
18 Chestnuts Offers a Selection of Gluten- and Dairy-Free Winter Soups
Plant-Based Donut Menus
These New Krispy Kreme Vegan Donuts Come in Three Options
Better-For-You Pumpkin Treats
PowerSoul Cafe is Introducing a New Pumpkin Bites Offering
Versatile Autumn Cuisine Dips
These New Good Foods Dips Come in Two Limited-Edition Flavors
Plant-Based Cream Cheeses
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Launches New Plant-Based Spread Nationally
Allergy-Friendly Graham Crackers
Partake Foods' Classic Graham Crackers are Vegan & Gluten-Free
Vegan-Certified Doughnut Lines
Krispy Kreme Launches a New Vegan Doughnut Collection for Veganuary
Vegan Veggie Fries
These Frozen Fries Offer a Copious Helping Of Vegetables
Umami Plant-Based Mayos
The Kewpie Vegan Mayo Dressing and Spread Veganizes a Viral Product
Seasonal Vegan-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Christmas Menu Boasts Plant-Based Fare
Plant-Based Dessert Hybrids
Vêsucré's Plant De Crème Fuses Qualities of Crème Brûlée & Ice Cream
Footlong Meatless Appetizers
Aldi's 2024 Christmas Range Includes a Footlong Vegan Pig in Blanket
Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals
These Jar-Borne Warm Meals Are Nutritious and Deliciously Meat-Free
Comforting Vegan Soup Lines
Purple Carrot's October Menu Features Hearty and Nutritional Soups
Coconut Oil Cream Cheeses
This Vegan Cream Cheese is Fortified With Vitamin B12
Better-for-You Cheesy Puffs
CRAVE's Flamin’ Hot Wots’inits Offer an Alternative to Popular Snacks
Plant-Powered Breakfast Clubs
Violife's Wiiildy Good Breakfast Club Treats Consumers to a Meal
Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas
Veggiecraft's Gluten-Free Pasta is Simple and Vegetable-Forward
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Homestyle Plant-Powered Dips
Growee Foods' Dips Show Off the Goodness of Veggies, Fruits & Spices
Meat-Free Frozen Appetizers
These Plant Up Plant-Based Frozen Appetizers are Arriving in Canada
Plant-Powered Cheese Crumbles
Daiya's Alt Cheeses Recreate the Tanginess of Goat Cheese & Feta
Versatile Plant-Based Meat Products
These New THIS Products are Arriving This Month in the UK
Savory Veggie Croquettes
Desserts Inspired HappyVore's Multi-Sensory Croq’Coulis
Clean-Label Vegetable Dips
Kallø's Veggie Dips Combine Organic Vegetables and Pulses
Vegan Hot Dog Kits
Purple Carrot Released its Plant-Based Chicago Dog
Crispy Plant-Based Dumplings
Rootberry's Crispy Dumplings Come in Varieties Like Pizza Supreme
Plant-Based Grocery Collections
Purple Carrot Launches the Grocery Collection Called Plantry
Flexitarian-Friendly Entrées
Daring Foods' Vegetarian Frozen Entrées Make Alt Chicken Approachable
Modern Vegan Sushi Restaurants
Sushi Momo in Toronto Offers Extensive Plant-Based Options
Superfood Fall Soups
Nutbar's New Fall/Winter Menu is Good for You Immune System and Soul
Dynamic Carrot Collections
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Unveils Sustainable Packaging for Three Products
Vegan Holiday Feast Meals
Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill Have New Holiday Feast Meals
Plant-Based Cookie-Crackers
Carolyn’s Cheddar Krisps Look Like Cookies and Crunch Like Crackers
Plant-Based Cheese Courses
Meet The Vegans & Miyoko Schinner Created a Vegan Cheese Masterclass
Beet-Based Burger Patties
PerfectSeason Beetroot Patties Come in Packs of Two
Meatless Turkey Alternatives
OMV! Vegan No Turkey Features a Crispy "Skin" Coating
Meat-Free Protein Pots
Squeaky Bean's New Protein Pots Contain Tasty Duck and Beef Alternatives
Textural Oat Milk Chocolates
7th Heaven Chocolates Combines Creamy Oat Milk with Rich Add-Ins
Plant-Based Shrimp Alternatives
Beleaf's Plant-Based Shrimp is Allergen-Friendly
Plant-Based Cruise Menus
Princess Cruises is Introducing Vegan Menus to Its Fleet
Crispy Curry-Flavored Snack Cakes
Kallø Thai Curry Veggie Cakes are Non-HFSS and Flavor-Rich
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
Miniature Eggless Quiches
Crackd's Vegan Certified Quiches Use Meatless Bacon & Dairy-Free Cheese
Plant-Based Parmesan Alternatives
SimplyV ParmVegan Delivers an Authentic Taste and Texture
Flavorful Festive Food Products
These Premier Foods Limited-Edition Products Come in Four Options
Vegan Bistro Baguettes
These Baguettes Feature a Pea Protein-Based Topping
Plant-Based QSR Collections
Shake Shack Launches the New Veggie and Non-Dairy Menu Items
Private Label Plant-Based Foods
The ALDI UK Veganuary Range Focuses on Variety and Convenience
Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Collections
Salt & Straw's 2024 Dairy-Free Decadence Series is Vegan
Tempura-Fried Veggie Bites
Trader Joe's Vegetable Bird's Nests are an Easy Appetizer
Allergy-Friendly Alt Puddings
WayFare Makes Dairy-Free Puddings with Butter Beans and Oats
Ready-to-Eat Vegan Deviled Eggs
Deviled WunderEggs Launched to Simplify Seasonal Entertaining
Spicy Vegan-Friendly Schnitzels
The Vegetarian Butcher Pepperfect Chick’n is Arriving in Germany
Root Veggie Chip Blends
Trader Joe's New Vegetable Root Chips are a Tasty Chip Alternative
Festive Vegan-Friendly Food Products
The Tesco Vegan Christmas Range is Packed with Options
Plant-Based Pickle-Flavored Dips
Good Foods Dill Pickle Chip Dip is Dairy-Free Yet Creamy
Mexican-Style Vegan Bakes
These Chicken-Style Bakes Are Laced With a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Plant-Based Fat Substitutes
These Animal-Free Fats Are Healthy and Reliable to Cook With
Veggie-Forward Deli Slices
Plant Provisions' Plant-Based Meats are Free from Soy or Gluten Fillers
Chicken-Free Vegan Pops
These Chickenless Pops Are Made With Soy and Wheat Protein
Meatless Deep Dish Pizzas
This Vegan Pizza Uses Meat-Free Chicken Alternatives
Festive Free-From Chocolate Products
These NOMO Chocolate Christmas Products Come in Eight Options
Delectable Veggie Burgers
These Frozen Burgers Are Offered In Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Varieties
Veggie-Forward Sliders
The BBQ Black Bean & Sweet Potato Slider Patties Feature Six Veggies
Cruciferous Snack Puffs
Snack'in For You Makes Veggie-Based, High-Protein Baked Puffs
Crunchy Veggie Burgers
Dr. Praeger’s Two New Burgers Cook to Golden, Crispy Perfection
Vegan Marshmallow Creams
Dandies' Marshmallow Cream is Free from the Top Nine Allergens
Family-Inspired Plant-Based Meals
These Pollen + Grace Meals Have Familiar Flavors in New Ways
Minimal-Ingredient Holiday Beverages
MALK Organics Makes Holiday Nog with Just Five Ingredients
Plant-Based Yorkshire Puddings
The Plantside Vegan Yorkshire Puddings Modernize a Classic
Festive Vegan Dessert Menus
The CINNAHOLIC Holiday Menu is Rolling Out Now
Allergy-Friendly Vegan Dog Foods
HOWND Plant Powered Superfood Now Comes in a New Flavor
Naturally Smoked Plant-Based Sausages
Vegami's Plant-Based Salami Celebrates Simple Veggies
Creamy Dairy-Free Condensed Soups
Dr. Kellyann Condensed Creamy Soups are Allergy-Friendly
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
Diverse Vegan Recipe Platforms
Vegan Biss Boasts a Comprehensive Recipe Base for Different Diets
Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods
These CINNAHOLIC Fall Desserts Come in Four Varieties
Indulgent Plant-Powered Cupcakes
OGGS' Mega Cupcakes Use Aquafaba as an Egg Alternative
Bean-Based Meatloaves
GREENFORCE's Vegan Meatloaf is Made with Pea & Field Bean Protein
Meatless Steak Pies
Pukka's Delectable Vegan Meat Pies Make Use Of Tender Soy Protein
Vegan Holiday Meal Wraps
The Pollen + Grace Festive Stuffing + Winter Veg Wrap is Hearty
Limited-Edition Vegan Salads
Just Salad is Kicking Off Veganuary 2024 with "Dirt Candy"
Meatless Mushroom Chilis
Man Fook Vegan Crispy Mushroom Chili is an Umami-Rich Meat Alternative
Vegan Tandoori Chicken Flatbreads
This Vegan Flatbread Uses Tandoori Mayonnaise & Mango Chutney
Pizza-Inspired Tofu Quiches
This Margherita Pizza-Style Quiche is Made for Sharing