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    February 4, 2018 102 Comments

    The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

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    The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich! Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk inspired sauce. I just keep it marinating in the fridge, so when morning hunger strikes, it's game on!

    The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich! Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk inspired sauce. The tofu gets more flavourful the longer it marinates. I just keep it marinating in the fridge, so when morning hunger strikes, it's game on! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #veganbreakfast #eggfree

    If you have laid your hands on a copy of Fuss-Free Vegan cookbook, then you will know that I have dedicated an entire chapter to vegan breakfasts. Sometimes, as a vegan, a really hearty and satisfying breakfast can be hard to come by. Smoothies and granola just ain't gonna cut it some days. Good thing we can now make The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich right in the comfort of our own homes. No need for brunch restaurant line-ups anymore! Which is a good thing, because boy do you need multiple napkins for this one... and I'm not sure your server would bring you enough napkins. You might even want to take a shower after, as this epic vegan breakfast sandwich is so drip down your arms good, you're going to want to dive right on in.

    The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich! Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk inspired sauce. The tofu gets more flavourful the longer it marinates. I just keep it marinating in the fridge, so when morning hunger strikes, it's game on! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #veganbreakfast #eggfree

    Not only is this sandwich as epic as a vegan breakfast sandwich can get, but I love that the tofu gets more flavourful the longer it marinates.

    The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich! Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk inspired sauce. The tofu gets more flavourful the longer it marinates. I just keep it marinating in the fridge, so when morning hunger strikes, it's game on! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #veganbreakfast #eggfree

    How To Make The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich:

    Mix the nutritional yeast, olive oil, soy sauce, water, liquid smoke, Sriracha, and garlic powder together in a large resealable bag or a small casserole dish. Add the tofu pieces and turn them to coat evenly. Let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes but the longer the better.

    I like to store my tofu covered the fridge so that I have marinated slices ready to go in the morning. They should keep for about 1 week.

    The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich! Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk inspired sauce. The tofu gets more flavourful the longer it marinates. I just keep it marinating in the fridge, so when morning hunger strikes, it's game on! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #veganbreakfast #eggfree

    When you are ready to cook the tofu, heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot add the tofu slices and any remaining marinade.

    The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich! Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk inspired sauce. The tofu gets more flavourful the longer it marinates. I just keep it marinating in the fridge, so when morning hunger strikes, it's game on! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #veganbreakfast #eggfree

    Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. The marinade will get sticky and brown, so just push it onto the tofu with a spatula as this will add even more flavour.

    The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich! Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk inspired sauce. The tofu gets more flavourful the longer it marinates. I just keep it marinating in the fridge, so when morning hunger strikes, it's game on! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #veganbreakfast #eggfree

    Make the Vegan Toast Dipping Sauce according to the directions.

    How To Assemble Your Vegan Breakfast Sandwich:

    Take ¼ of the mashed avocado and spread it on the bottom layer of an English muffin. This sandwich also works with a bagel or toast, but I prefer to make it with an English muffin. Top the avocado with a slice of tofu, add 1 - 2 tomato slices, drizzle as much or as little Vegan Toast Dipping Sauce as you like, and then add the English muffin top. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 sandwiches. Enjoy hot. I like serving the remaining Vegan Toast Dipping Sauce on the side for dipping (if there is any left).

    The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich! Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk inspired sauce. The tofu gets more flavourful the longer it marinates. I just keep it marinating in the fridge, so when morning hunger strikes, it's game on! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #veganbreakfast #eggfree

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    5 from 63 votes

    The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

    Thick slices of smoky, marinated tofu on an English muffin with mashed avocado, a slice of ripe tomato, and a homemade 5-minute vegan egg yolk inspired sauce. The tofu gets more flavourful the longer it marinates. I just keep it marinating in the fridge, so when morning hunger strikes, it's game on! 
    Prep Time1 hr
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    ingredient tag: avocado, tofu, tomatoes
    Servings: 4 sandwiches
    Calories: 415kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    For the tofu:

    • 1 block (350g) extra-firm tofu, *pressed for a minimum of 30 minutes, then cut into 4 slices
    • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
    • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or other hot sauce (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    For the vegan breakfast sandwich:

    • 4 English muffins, sliced in half and toasted (gluten-free if preferred)
    • 1 avocado, mashed
    • 1 large tomato, sliced
    • 1 recipe Vegan Toast Dipping Sauce, hot
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    Instructions

    • To prepare the tofu: mix the nutritional yeast, olive oil, soy sauce, water, liquid smoke, Sriracha, and garlic powder together in a large resealable bag or a small casserole dish. Add the tofu pieces and turn them to coat evenly. Let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes but the longer the better. I like to store my tofu covered the fridge so that I have marinated slices ready to go in the morning. They should keep for about 1 week.
    • When you are ready to cook the tofu, heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot add the tofu slices and any remaining marinade. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. The marinade will get sticky and brown, so just push it onto the tofu with a spatula as this will add even more flavour.
    • To prepare the vegan breakfast sandwich: take ¼ of the mashed avocado and spread it on the bottom layer of an English muffin. Top the avocado with a slice of tofu, add 1 - 2 tomato slices, drizzle as much or as little Vegan Toast Dipping Sauce as you like, and then add the English muffin top. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 sandwiches. Enjoy hot. I like serving the remaining Vegan Toast Dipping Sauce on the side for dipping (if there is any left).

    Notes

    *For tips on pressing tofu, see The Ultimate Guide to Pressing Tofu.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 415kcal
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    Bon appetegan!

    Sam.



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    1. Jessica S. says

      October 14, 2022 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      These breakfast sandwiches are very tasty, even if you don't include the avocado. My family and I really enjoyed them.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 21, 2022 at 6:30 pm

        Wonderful!!

        Reply
    2. Kathryn says

      May 05, 2022 at 9:49 am

      Hi Sam! This sandwich looks amazing. I’m wondering, do you have the full nutritional breakdown for the recipe? I’m having to be mindful (but not exact!) of protein intake at the moment so a lot of your recipes have been fantastic for that! This is the only recipe I’ve come across without the full breakdown so wondering if it’s available thank you so much for all your wonderful recipes.

      Reply
    3. Coretta says

      January 29, 2022 at 10:43 pm

      5 stars
      Made this sandwich today. Yummy! Thanks, Sam!

      Reply
    4. Joanne says

      January 07, 2022 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      I make the marinated tofu slices ALL THE TIME. After I made the breakfast sandwich, I realized the tofu was too good to limit using it in this recipe. I often slice a package of super firm tofu, marinate the slices, and grill them. They make a great sandwich with mustard, or mustard and sauerkraut, a little mayo, lettuce and tomato - all great. Other times I cut superfirm tofu in cubes, marinate them and pan fry on non-stick pan. Makes a great addition to salads, stirfrys, etc. I love these things. Can you tell?

      Reply
    5. Diana says

      December 12, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      So so so so good! The tofu marinade is great. I let it marinade overnight. The egg yolk sauce is mind blowing. Very similar in taste and consistency to the real thing. I made mine on a bagel and it was outstanding but a bit messy. I might try all the ingredients in a breakfast burrito next time. Fantastic recipe, thank you!

      Reply
    6. Brandy says

      November 24, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      If you are vegan, want a vegan to fall in love with you, or are just a lover of damn good food make this recipe! You will NOT regret it!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 06, 2021 at 3:15 pm

        Hahah! Love it 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kels says

      October 14, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      I made a few modifications to the marinade: I used only 1 tsp nutritional yeast (I'm sensitive to it), 1 tsp oil, added 1/2 tsp smoky paprika and 2 TBSP maple syrup. This takes it more to a smoky maple bacon flavor, vs eggy flavor (I think I got that combo from one of your other marinades!). I cut my tofu into 6 pieces, which are the right size for me. Then cooked it in my air fryer, because, yes. Air fry everything. Results were phenomenal. The air-fried marinated tofu is in my fridge and has been used for sandwiches, on top of salad, and with peanut sauce on noodles!

      Reply
    8. K says

      May 12, 2021 at 11:25 am

      Ughhh sooo good!! I make this at least a few times a month and the eggy sauce is something I cannot live without. It’s sooo delicious on tofu scramble as well. You are one of those food bloggers who I just trust completely. Like, if I’m making one of your recipes, I just know it’s going to be insanely delicious, no questions asked. Thanks so much for doing what you do!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        May 13, 2021 at 10:12 am

        Aww thank you K! I love that! Honoured you trust my recipes so much 🙂

        Reply
    9. Michele says

      April 16, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      We make this very often! Love this recipe. We leave the oil out of the sauce and it still turns out great.

      Reply
    10. Beata says

      April 04, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      What a way to celebrate Easter! Wanted to make something special. We are not vegans or vegetarians but I love to experiment and I haven't had a breakfast sandwich (vegan or not) in probably forever! I used the super firm sprouted tofu (did not press), cut it into more or less English muffin sized slices and marinated for at least 5 days in the fridge. I like to make a lot of marinade so that all the tofu slices were completely submerged in the marinade. Then this morning it was all a breeze. I actually preferred the avocado slices rather than mashed up avocado, but had to make sure, so I ate two sandwiches, lol. For the vegan egg yolk, I actually made my own vegan recipe inspired by several online posts from several different websites, including Sam's vegan yolk post. The sandwiched were nothing short of scrumptious!!! Totally going into the breakfast rotation. Thank you, Sam!!!

      Reply
    11. Sheila McEown says

      December 26, 2020 at 9:44 pm

      This was our Boxing Day brunch. Non vegan husband had two! Seriously delicious, thank you!

      Reply
    12. Christina says

      November 24, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      This is fantastic and easy to make! My husband loves it too!
      When we used to eat eggs we loved having breakfast for dinner and this is a great alternative and very satisfying, especially with the vegan dipping sauce!
      So this is a great sandwich for whatever meal you want to eat it for!
      Thank you Sam!

      Reply
    13. Danny says

      November 04, 2020 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I cannot get enough of this recipe! So glad I found your site, I have now added quite a few of your recipes to my permanent recipe mix! The dipping sauce is amazing, and the tofu slices are so moist and flavorful. Yum, yum yum!

      Reply
    14. Mona says

      August 06, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Sam,

      I have tried several of your recipes and they are always incredible! This recipe sounds fantastic too, but I’m wondering if I can substitute tempeh for tofu. I’m not a tofu fan....

      Reply
    15. Court says

      May 18, 2020 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Wow! I made just the tofu patties to go with a vegan breakfast sausage and english muffin, and this tofu patty was the star of the show. Sooo many times I have marinated tofu and it is so lifeless but this tofu patty was exceptional! Really smelled slightly eggy but not in a bad way. Cooked exactly as you said to and it came out amazing. My vegetarian boyfriend loves it as well! This will be on heavy rotation for us for sure! Thanks so much.

      Reply
    16. Courtney R says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      This was Soo good! I literally just made the tofu egg party and the dipping sauce and ate that. Sooo good!! There's so much flavor. Thanks for another great one!

      Reply
      • Courtney R says

        April 13, 2020 at 12:02 pm

        5 stars
        *patty

        Although eating it was like a party haha

        Reply
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