Tofu Egg & Mushroom Bacon Breakfast Sandwich
Start your day with a savory, plant-based twist on a classic breakfast sandwich! Packed with fluffy eggy tofu and crispy mushroom bacon, this vegan breakfast delight is both satisfying and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Mushroom "Bacon"
- 4-6 oz sliced baby bella or portabella mushrooms
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon tamari, or soy sauce
Tofu "Egg"
- 1 block firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black salt (kala namak)* can sub sea salt, but will not taste "eggy"
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- pepper to taste
To Assemble
- bread of choice I enjoy toasted sourdough!
- avocado
- hot sauce of choice
- baby spinach
- picked red onions, or thinly sliced raw red onion recipe link below
Instructions
To make easy Mushroom "Bacon"
- Add sliced mushroom, smoked paprika, maple syrup and tamari to small bowl and mix to combine.
- In a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan on medium-low heat, add mushrooms in a single layer. (Cook in batches if you do not have enough room for a single layer)
- Cook for 6-8 minutes to desired doneness flipping halfway through. Remove from heat and set aside
Pan "fried" Tofu Egg
- Mix the tofu egg seasonings together in a small bowl1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon black salt (kala namak)*, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, pepper to taste
- Slice tofu into 8 even pieces. In a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan on medium-low heat, add tofu & sprinkle half of the seasoning.
- Allow to cook about 6 minutes and then carefully flip, sprinkling on remaining seasonings. Cook another 6 minutes. (Allow the tofu to crisp before attempting to flip. If tofu is sticking, give it another minute or two and try again.)
Assemble your Sandwiches
- On two slices of toasted bread, add avocado & hot sauce (if using). Add mushroom bacon, tofu egg, baby spinach and pickled onions. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Find Simple Picked Red Onions for everything recipe here!
NOTE- If making only one sandwich, store the mushrooms and the tofu in sealed containers in the fridge until ready to make another sandwich! Will keep for up to 4 days.