Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

A toasted English muffin filled with savory pan-seared tofu, melted vegan cheese, wilted spinach, avocado, and hot sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat the drained tofu dry and cut it into four equal slabs.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Tofu

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Mix the nutritional yeast, turmeric, kala namak, and black pepper in a small bowl.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 1.5 gr Ground Turmeric, 3.0 gr Kala Namak, 10.0 gr Nutritional Yeast

    Cookware: small bowl

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu, sprinkle it evenly with the seasoning mixture, and cook for about 4 minutes per side until golden.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  4. Step 4

    Place one vegan cheese slice on each tofu slab. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat until the cheese softens.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Vegan Cheese

    Cookware: large skillet, skillet lid

  5. Step 5

    Transfer the tofu from the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and the spinach, then cook over medium heat until just wilted.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 60.0 gr Spinach

    Cookware: large skillet, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Toast the split English muffins until lightly crisp.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece English Muffin

    Cookware: toaster

  7. Step 7

    Layer the wilted spinach, cheese-topped tofu, avocado, and hot sauce between the toasted muffin halves. Serve immediately.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Avocado, 15.0 ml Hot Sauce

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated until needed. Refrigerate leftover cooked components within 2 hours and use within 3 days; reheat leftovers to 74°C before serving.

Risk factors

  • Perishable tofu, vegan cheese, spinach, and avocado require temperature control.
  • Hot oil, cookware, and steam can cause burns.

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