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Homemade caramelized onion tart made with red onions, leeks, and other healthy ingredients. This onion pie is called “Zwiebelkuchen” in Germany, and it’s a traditional fall recipe. The dish is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, easy to make, flavorful, and delicious.
German Onion Tart
There are a couple of things which I love about fall. I enjoy making different pumpkin recipes, but I also love caramelized onion tart and Federweißer! We make Zwiebelkuchen (that’s how it’s called in Germany) quite often, and I absolutely adore it! Federweißer is a very young wine made from grapes, just in case you were wondering. 😀
It was time to publish a vegan onion tart on my blog, and I am really excited to share this recipe with you!
How To Make Caramelized Onion Tart?
This vegan onion tart also contains leeks and bell pepper because both add a great flavor. If you aren’t a fan of either, simply leave it out. You can use a store-bought pie crust, make your own, or try out my vegan and gluten-free pie crust. All ingredients and measurements are below in the recipe card!
STEP 1: Make the “flax eggs” first by adding 2 tbsp of ground flax seeds and 5 tbsp of water to a bowl. Mix with a whisk and set aside for 5 minutes. To make the pie crust, simply add all ingredients to a bowl and mix with a spatula or your hands until the dough sticks together. You can also use a food processor.
STEP 2: Press the dough into a greased/oiled 8-inch tart or pie dish and up the sides, as shown in the below photo. Transfer it into the fridge.
STEP 3: Mix the chickpea flour, cornstarch, spices, and water in a bowl with a whisk. Set aside.
STEP 4: Heat oil in a pan over low/medium heat and add the chopped onion, leeks, and bell pepper. Cook the veggies with a lid for about 15-20 minutes or until lightly caramelized, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic for the last few minutes, and preheat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit (ca. 200 °C).
STEP 5: Add the chickpea flour mixture and stir immediately, as it will thicken very quickly. Also, add plant-based milk and soy sauce.
STEP 6: Let simmer for a few more minutes (the mixture should thicken considerably), then turn off the heat.Pour the filling into the pie crust and smooth it evenly.
STEP 7: You can also add vegan cheese of choice (I used my easy vegan cheese sauce) and pan-fried onion rings on top, but this step is optional.
STEP 8: Bake the onion tart in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until nicely caramelized and golden brown.
Useful Tips
- Make the pie crust in advance (for example, in the morning or a day ahead) and store it in the fridge.
- Use other veggies for some variation. You can also add zucchini or carrot if you like.
- You can make a couple of mini onion tartlets instead of one regular-sized tart.
- Try making the onion tart in silicone muffin molds without the crust (for a crustless version).
- You can enjoy the onion tart at room temperature or simply reheat it in the oven for a couple of minutes to eat it warm.
How To Store
Store onion tart leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. I haven’t tried freezing the onion tart because we always eat it immediately on the same day. It should freeze well, though.
This Healthy Red Onion Tart Is:
- Vegan
- Flavorful
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Soy-free
- Egg-free
- Satisfying
- Comforting
- Bursting with flavor
- Perfect for the holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas)
- Easy to make
Should you give this caramelized onion tart recipe a try, please leave a comment and rating below, and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan #elavegan because I would love to see your vegan Zwiebelkuchen remake! 🙂
For more savory holiday dishes, check out the following delicious healthy recipes:
- Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
- Vegan Quiche
- Hearty Vegan Meatloaf
- Vegan Gravy
- Roasted Cauliflower Steaks (Vegan Schnitzel)
- Vegan Green Bean Casserole
- French Onion Soup
- Vegan Pumpkin Soup
- Creamy Mushroom Sauce (Geschnetzeltes)
Caramelized Onion Tart
Author: Michaela Vais
Homemade caramelized onion tart made with red onions, leek, and other healthy ingredients. This onion pie is called "Zwiebelkuchen" in Germany and it's a traditional fall recipe. The dish is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, easy to make, flavorful, and delicious.
4.96 from 25 votes
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Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Tart
Cuisine German
Servings 8
Calories 216 kcal
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp (160 g) (gluten-free) flour (see notes)
- 1/2 cup (60 g) almond flour (see notes)
- 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) ground flax seeds or chia seeds
- 5 tbsp (5 tbsp) water
- 2 1/2 tbsp (30 g) coconut oil softened
- 1/3 tsp (1/3 tsp) sea salt
Onion Tart Filling:
- 3 medium-large (300 g) onions peeled and diced
- 2 medium (200 g) bell peppers diced
- 2 small (130 g) stalks of leek finely chopped
- 3 cloves of (3 cloves) garlic minced
- 3 tbsp (30 g) chickpea flour
- 1 heaped tbsp (10 g) cornstarch or arrowroot flour
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) water or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) onion powder
- 3/4 tsp (3/4 tsp) sea salt or more/less to taste
- 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp) paprika
- 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp) cumin (optional)
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tbsp (1/2 tbsp) fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dry
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) tamari or soy sauce (GF if needed) or coconut aminos
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) plant-based milk
- 7 oz (200 g) vegan cheese of choice (optional)
- Fried onion rings on top (optional)
Instructions
Check the step-by-step process shots and the video above in the blog post.
Put 2 tbsp ground flax seeds (or ground chia seeds) to a small bowl, add 5 tablespoons of water and mix with a whisk. Set aside for 5 minutes.
For the pie crust, simply add all ingredients to a bowl and mix with a spatula or your hands until the dough sticks together. You can also use a food processor.
Press the dough into a greased/oiled 8-inch tart or pie dish and up the sides. Put it into the fridge.
Mix the chickpea flour, cornstarch, spices, and water or vegetable broth in a bowl with a whisk. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pan over low/medium heat and add the chopped onion, leek, and bell pepper. Cook the veggies with a lid on for about 15-20 minutes or until lightly caramelized, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic for the last few minutes and preheat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit (ca. 200 °C).
Add the chickpea flour mixture and stir immediately, as it will thicken very quickly. Also, add plant-based milk and tamari.
See AlsoDanish Butter CookiesLet simmer for a few more minutes (the mixture should thicken considerably), then turn off the heat. Pour the filling into the pie crust and smooth it evenly.
You can also add vegan cheese of choice (I used my easy vegan cheese sauce) and pan-fried onion rings on top but this step is optional.
Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until nicely browned. Enjoy! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
- Gluten-free flour blend: I used 120 g (3/4 cup) rice flour and 40 g (5 tbsp) tapioca flour. A store-bought gluten-free flour blend (with similar ingredients) should work as well. You can also use regular flour or spelt flour if you're not gluten-free.
- You can use finely ground nuts (e.g. hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews) or even ground sunflower seeds instead of almond flour (ground almonds).
- Recipe serves 8. Nutrition facts are for one serving.
Nutrition Facts Caramelized Onion Tart Amount per Serving Calories 216 % Daily Value* Fat 9.1 g 14 % Carbohydrates 26 g 9 % Fiber 3.5 g 14 % Sugar 4.1 g 5 % Protein 4.9 g 10 % * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically
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