THE VEGAN BREAKFAST SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS
For the yolk:
- 1 potato, peeled & diced
- 1 carrot, peeled & diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Kala namak
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
For the egg white:
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, drained
- Kala namak
- black pepper
- onion powder
- refined coconut oil (for frying)
For the sandwich:
- English muffins (check ingredients to ensure vegan friendliness)
- thinly sliced seitan ham
- vegan cheddar slices(We used Daiya .)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make the yolk: Get a large pot of water boiling and add your peeled and diced veggies. Boil for 15 minutes, or until veggies are fork-tender. Strain the veggies, reserving the water in a large bowl, and add them to a food processor. Add the remainder of the ingredients to the food processor including 1/4 cup of the reserved water. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust flavors as necessary.
- Make the egg whites: Drain your tofu and slice it into four 1/2-inch-thick rectangles. Use the top of a large mason jar or circular cookie cutter to cut the tofu into circles about the size of a fried egg. Save the scraps for scrambles or air fry them for a quick snack!
- Next, stuff the eggs: Load a flavor injector with the yolk mixture and carefully pierce the side of the tofu circle with it. You want the tip of the injector to reach just past the middle of the circle. VERY carefully move the tofu from side to side (not the injector). This will create a nice little pocket for the yolk. Next, carefully inject the yolk into the tofu. Do this very slowly and stop as soon as you see a lump form in the tofu.
- Cook the eggs: Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet and carefully add your eggs. Cook for a few minutes, until you see the sides start to brown. Then, sprinkle a generous amount of Kala namak, onion powder, and black pepper and carefully flip your egg. Cook for a few more minutes, until that side's edges, start to brown. Then, sprinkle the spices on this side and flip again. Keep flipping until you have a nice egg-looking patty.
- Finally, assemble your sandwich: Toast the English Muffin and saute the seitan ham slices. Place an egg on a freshly toasted English muffin, top with seitan and vegan cheese, and enjoy!
[adapted from PLANT POWER COUPLE]