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Vegan Breakfast Sandwich with Savory Tempeh

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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Sandwich, tempeh
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Author: The Wandering Veggie

Ingredients

Tofu "Egg"

  • 8 oz extra firm tofu cut in half long-ways for two large squares
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp nutritional yeast
  • ¼ 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
  • ¼-½ tsp sriracha or other hot sauce. Omit for no spice
  • ¼ 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.
    Cut tofu into four large squares
  • 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. 
    Seasoned tofu squares
  • 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.
    Tempeh cut in half
  • 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!