Description
A flavorful, plant-based twist on the classic breakfast sandwich! With savory tempeh, tofu “egg”, fresh veggies, and topped with a creamy chipotle aioli, these sandwiches are hearty and delicious!
Ingredients
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Tofu “Egg”
- 8 oz extra firm tofu, cut in half long-ways for two large squares
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- dash of turmeric
- Few twists of salt + pepper
Tempeh
- 4 oz tempeh, cut into two large squares
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4–1/2 tsp sriracha (or other hot sauce. Omit for no spice)
- 1/4 cup water
For Serving
- 4 slices of sourdough bread or 2 ciabatta rolls
- lettuce or arugula
- tomato
- onion
- avocado
- chipotle aioli: vegan mayo + drizzle sriracha + few drops lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cut 8 oz of tofu in half long-ways to make two large squares (most packages are 16 oz so you only need half of that) and carefully wrap in a clean kitchen towel to blot out moisture.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp nutritional yeast, ¼ tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp onion powder, dash of turmeric, and a few twists of salt + pepper.
- Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil in large skillet. Place tofu squares in skillet and use your fingers to lightly coat tofu with ½ tsp dijon mustard, then sprinkle spices over tofu.
- Cook tofu on medium heat until lightly browned, flipping halfway through.
- In a medium-sized skillet, place the two halves of tempeh along with ¼ cup water, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, then drizzle with sriracha ¼-½ tsp sriracha. Cover with lid and cook on medium heat until golden brown and water is gone, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, prep all the sandwich toppings. For chipotle aioli, in a small bowl combine vegan mayo, drizzle of sriracha, and a few drops of lime juice.
- When everything has finished cooking, lightly toast bread. Build sandwiches with tofu “egg”, tempeh, lettuce or arugula, tomato, onion, avocado, and finish with a spread of chipotle aioli (or just plain vegan mayo and dijon mustard). Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American