Vegan Leek Tart

Step 1

Blend the cashews. Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender. Pour in the water and add the nutritional yeast and white vinegar. Blend for 30-45 seconds or until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice the leeks. Start by slicing each leek in half lengthwise. Rinse them well under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry and slice each leek crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Step 3

Sauté. Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the leeks and season with a pinch of salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes. Note: stir regularly to prevent the leeks from sticking to the bottom and burning. You just want them to brown slightly.

Step 4

Cook until caramelized. Once the leeks are tender, cook them for another 2-3 minutes or until they start to brown and caramelize. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 5

Pour in the cashew cream. Pour the cashew cream into the skillet and toss to coat the leeks with the cream. Add the salt and pepper and stir to combine. At this point, taste the filling and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Set aside.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 355 °F (180°C).

Step 7

Combine all the ingredients. Add the softened vegan butter, flour, salt, and water to a bowl. Knead for about 2 minutes or until it forms a dough. If the dough appears too dry, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until it forms a firm but not crumbly dough. Shape it into a ball and flatten it into a thick disc.

Step 8

Flatten. Flatten the dough on a floured surface to a ¼-inch thickness. Lightly grease an 8-inch tart pan with butter. Transfer the flattened dough to your tart pan and press it into it. Cut off the excess dough. Prick the bottom of the dough with a fork.

Step 9

Spread the filling. Transfer the leek filling to the pie crust and spread it into an even layer.

Step 10

Bake. Finally, bake the tart for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 11

You can keep this tart for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.