Sunshine Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
A healthy, filling, and vibrant vegan breakfast sandwich, that uses simple ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make. A great way to switch up your breakfast!
A couple of days ago I got back from sunny southern California. After a week in San Diego, two days in Palm Springs, and a few days in Los Angeles, I feel like I finally made up for the lack of sun I’ve had for the past almost decade, living in upstate NY, and then London, UK. I could definitely get used to living in those SoCal weather conditions! Whether you live in a sunny spot, or are lacking a bit of sunshine, this vegan breakfast sandwich will be sure to brighten up any day.
A different kind of breakfast
If you’ve glanced at my Instagram feed, you’ll know that Turmeric Porridge bowls play a starring role in my breakfast rotation. I thought I’d bring some of that sunshine to the breakfast plate as well.
If you’re looking to switch it up from your usual breakfast bowl too, give this vegan breakfast sandwich a try! It’s a bit of a different way to incorporate turmeric and tofu into the start of your day. With today also being Mother’s Day (in the UK), you could even whip up this sandwich in the coming days as a way to show your mum some love.
Turmeric
Turmeric is packed full of so many nutritional benefits. I try to get in a daily dose as often as I can. Whether it’s in my porridge, lattes, curries, etc., I always pair a ¼ teaspoon of turmeric with a pinch of ground black pepper. This exponentially helps boost the absorption of curcumin. I personally find that turmeric doesn’t have too strong of a flavour, especially when using such a small amount. So you get all of the health benefits, plus a beautiful vibrant yellow colour, and you can add other spices and flavours to create the flavour profile you want.
The (vegan) egg-y bit
The secret behind getting the tofu in this sandwich to emulate an egg comes in the small form of Indian black salt. Contrary to its name, this salt is actually light in colour. By adding just a pinch to the spice mixture for this recipe, your kitchen will actually smell like you’ve cooked up scrambled eggs. I use this Indian Black Salt from Top-Op, which I just purchase from amazon.co.uk (@thezestylime’s recommendation!).
If you try out this sandwich, let me know! Take a photo and tag me on Instagram @bitesbybekah. I’d love to connect with you and it always makes me so happy to see your creations!
FAST FIVE REASONS TO TRY: Sunshine VEGAN breakfast sandwich
- Who doesn’t love an epic breakfast sandwich?!
- A much healthier take on the classic McDonalds Egg McMuffin.
- Easy to pack for breakfast on the go.
- Filling and packed with protein and healthy fats to power you through your day.
- Turmeric! Enough said.
SUNSHINE VEGAN BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread or an English muffin gluten-free, if necessary
- 1/2 tofu cut into a square block I like @tofooco, but any firm/extra firm tofu will work
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 pinch of ground pepper
- 1 pinch of Indian black salt for an egg-y flavour
- 1/2-1 tsp water
- 1/2 avocado sliced
Instructions
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Mix the spices, salt, and pepper to create a sauce, and marinate the tofu block in the sauce for a few minutes.
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Heat up a pan and cook the tofu a few minutes on each side until lightly browned.
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Toast your bread or English muffin slices.
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Assemble the sandwich by adding the tofu and avocado slices in-between the toasted slices.
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Eat up and enjoy!
I need to try this, been looking for more breakfast/brunch options for a while now 🙂
Ooo yes do try it out! I need to make one again myself, they’re such a good savoury breakfast option and a fun way to mix things up! Xxx