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Vegan Egg & Toast: 5 Minute Breakfast

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Vegan egg (eggy tofu) & toast: A 5 minute vegan breakfast that is packed with protein | cadryskitchen.comDo you miss having fried eggs for breakfast since going vegan? No problem! Vegan egg is incredibly easy to make, and it’s ready in 5 minutes flat.

To date, my second most popular blog post ever is from 2011 when I wrote about 5 Simple Vegan Breakfasts. With truly easy meals like peanut butter toast and fruit, cold cereal, and oatmeal, it’s the kind of stuff that would get a bad Amazon review if it was in a cookbook.

“A recipe for toast?  Who needs that?”

But for many people considering going vegan, breakfast seems to be a stumbling block. They imagine a greasy spoon breakfast platter, start deconstructing all of the animal products from it, and are left with what? Hash browns maybe?

Plus, breakfast tends to be the meal when people have the least amount of time, are in the biggest hurry, and it’s the meal most likely to be eaten while rushing out the door. With that in mind, I’ve been wanting to share a few more incredibly fast and easy breakfasts that I’ve been enjoying.

Want to make a vegan egg? See how easy it is in this video!

Today I’m starting with Eggy Tofu & Toast.

After years of being ignored in my kitchen cupboard, I finally started using black salt (kala namak) last fall. It’s a sulfuric mineral salt that is used in Indian cuisine. (Even though it’s called black salt, it’s actually pink when it’s in the package. However, don’t confuse it with Hawaiian pink salt. They are two different things.)

It can easily be found in Indian markets and a package tends to be very inexpensive (in the $2-3 range). It’s also available on Amazon, but it’s sure to be cheaper at your local market.  Since a little goes a long way with this pungent salt, just one package lasts a very long time, even if you’re scooping from it regularly.Eggy tofu & toast: A 5 minute vegan breakfast that is packed with protein | cadryskitchen.comKala namak has a surprisingly realistic eggy flavor.  Just one whiff inside of the bag is an olfactory barrage of egginess.  So if you’re someone who never enjoyed that taste, obviously this wouldn’t be the recipe for you.

To make vegan egg, I start with a block of Wildwood super firm tofu in an aseptic package, since it doesn’t need to be pressed and has a good toothsome quality. Trader Joe’s also sells tofu in a vacuum package.  If you prefer a softer tofu, consider using silken instead. Or you can use water-packed tofu, but you’ll want to press it first for the optimum texture.Vegan egg & toast: A 5 minute vegan breakfast that is packed with protein | cadryskitchen.comVegan egg & toast: A 5 minute vegan breakfast that is packed with protein | cadryskitchen.comIn the time it takes to make toast, I cut two or three ½ inch slices of tofu, warm a drizzling of oil in a non-stick skillet, and then brown each side for a couple of minutes.  After one side has browned, I add a sprinkling of black salt and freshly ground pepper, flip, and then sprinkle some more to the other side.

(Remember: the black salt is what gives the tofu its flavor, but it’s also salt.  So it’s better to start with a small amount and build up from there. I typically uses less than 1/8 teaspoon per slice.)

The whole affair takes less than five minutes and is filling enough to keep me totally satisfied until lunch.

I put the remaining tofu block into the refrigerator in a container, and it’s ready for the next day when I can cut off a couple more slices.  (One small block lasts about three days for one person.)Overhead view of vegan egg with veggie sausage, bagels, kiwi fruit, coffee, and orange juice on table.

Ways to use vegan egg:

  • Put it into a breakfast quesadilla.
  • Toast a vegan bagel, add a schmear of cashew cream cheese, and brown veggie sausage for a breakfast sandwich.
  • Make fried potatoes in the air fryer or oven, brown some seitan bacon, and add fruit for a full vegan breakfast.

Eggy tofu & toast: A 5 minute vegan breakfast that is packed with protein | cadryskitchen.com

Cadry Nelson

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Vegan Egg & Toast: 5 Minute Breakfast

Do you miss having fried eggs and toast for breakfast? This vegan version is even easier and so fast! Just keep vacuum-packed tofu in the refrigerator, and cut off a couple of slices anytime you want a quick, protein-packed breakfast. (It can also be made using water-packed tofu, but you'll need to press the tofu first for best texture.)

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon organic canola oil (or other high heat oil)
  • 2 slices super firm tofu in vacuum packaging, cut about 1/2 inch thick
  • Sprinkle of black salt (kala namak)
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a non-stick skillet to a medium heat with oil.
  2. Put the tofu slices into the skillet and brown each side for a couple of minutes each. After one side has browned, add a sprinkling of black salt and freshly ground pepper, flip, and then sprinkle more on the other side. Flip one more time to seal in the spices.
  3. Serve with toast, veggie sausage, fruit, and/or hashbrowns.
Cuisine: Vegan | Recipe Type: Breakfast

Notes

If you're putting this tofu on a breakfast sandwich, consider slicing it even thinner for a nice crispiness around the edges and intensified eggy flavor.

This tofu is also delicious with a sprinkling of nutritional yeast flakes & onion powder on each side.

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Posted On: February 16, 2014
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  1. Mrs Pine Nut says

    February 16, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    That looks fantastic! I was just thinking I needed some eggy tofu in my life and then I saw this!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 16, 2014 at 5:48 pm

      Thanks! It must be a sign! :)
      Reply
  2. Live from La Quinta says

    February 16, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Oh my gosh, thank you for this. I am so tired of my toast and cereal, and I need something quick in the morning. And to be honest, I miss eggs occasionally. Now I just need to find that salt!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 18, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      If you liked eggs, you will love this salt. Since I've found it in Iowa at Indian markets, I'm sure you'll have no problem finding it in your area! You'll have to let me know what you think.
      Reply
      • Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says

        February 22, 2014 at 7:27 pm

        I actually ended up ordering it on Amazon (along with the Yegg and a vegan cheese cookbook.. love Amazon). It was amazing! Thank you for this. I never have to feel bad about craving eggs again!
        Reply
        • Cadry says

          February 26, 2014 at 5:26 pm

          Yay! I'm glad you liked it! What did you think of the Vegg? Have you tried it yet? Out of curiosity, which vegan cheese cookbook did you get?
          Reply
  3. Abby says

    February 17, 2014 at 9:51 am

    I can't do tofu/soy, so boo to food intolerances! However, I'm all about easy breakfasts seeing as I bring mine to work (overnight oats.) That's why I love the weekends--I can eat something different in the mornings (chickpea "tofu," warm dishes, etc.)
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 18, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      Would you believe I still haven't tried overnight oats? I know they have been a big food blogging trend for a long time, but I still haven't done it. Do you eat them cold or warm them in the microwave in the morning? The weekends are great for more elaborate breakfasts. That's when I'm more inclined to do something more time intensive than a 5 minute affair too.
      Reply
      • Abby says

        February 18, 2014 at 4:51 pm

        In the winter I usually pop them in the microwave for a minute to warm them up. In the summer, I like to eat them cold. It's not the same as a nice warm bowl of oats at home, but it works! I just use almond/coconut milk, oats, tahini or nut butter and either a fruit or veggie. Pretty easy.
        Reply
  4. Annie says

    February 17, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Simple this may be, but my mouth is still watering at the site of those slabs of tofu and crispy toast!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 18, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      There is something to be said for simple! It's like mashed potatoes or plain rice. Sometimes very simple things satisfy!
      Reply
  5. Bianca- Vegan Crunk says

    February 17, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    This is one of my favorite breakfasts too!! I'm a savory breakfast eater, so I love all things tofu-eggy. I've started drizzling Vegg over my tofu slabs now (and I'm pretty sure I got that idea from a blog post you wrote!).
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 18, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Yes, we're likeminded when it comes to savory breakfasts (and lots of other things)! For some reason, whenever I have a sweet breakfast, it just doesn't feel like I've had breakfast at all. I often don't feel like cleaning the blender the first thing in the morning, and so when I'm in a Vegg mood, I'll make enough to last for 3 days. Then I can just quickly warm it in the microwave in the morning. It separates a little bit in the refrigerator, but nothing that a little stir can't fix. Vegg takes the fun quotient up a notch!
      Reply
  6. Hannah says

    February 17, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    This is actually one of my all time favorite breakfasts :) I wish restaurants would just make tofu scramble with black salt and pepper. It's so so so yummy.
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 18, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      It's surprising, but I don't think I've ever had black salt in a scramble at a restaurant. You would think that would be a popular seasoning for scrambles, but the only time I've had it that way is at home.
      Reply
      • Hannah says

        February 21, 2014 at 7:27 pm

        Sometimes I pretend I own a vegan diner where patrons freak out over my way too accurate tofu scrambles. It'll catch on I'm sure!
        Reply
        • Cadry says

          February 21, 2014 at 7:34 pm

          Ha! That's awesome. I want to visit your make believe diner!
          Reply
  7. Becky says

    February 17, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Love this series already! I like making a hot breakfast on the weekends, and this sounds like something Dave and I could share!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:38 am

      Awesome! Thanks, Becky!
      Reply
  8. acookinthemaking says

    February 18, 2014 at 9:18 am

    I love the idea of preparing tofu with kala namak--definitely going to try this! It also looks like a breakfast that would keep me nice and full. Always a big issue for me! I agree that breakfast is a major stumbling block for vegans...not so much in the home, but definitely for going out. I almost always end up with a mediocre bowl of fruit and maybe some toast with grape jelly. I wish more places would understand that "breakfast" isn't defined as butter-soaked eggs with a side of processed meat product.
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:44 am

      Yes, that's what I love about this breakfast - it really keeps me full until lunch. Tofu slabs are more filling than one might initially guess! I like green smoothies or cereal for breakfast, but I find that I need to eat just an hour or two later if I start my day with them. I feel your pain on the woes of finding vegan breakfasts in restaurants! If friends want to meet up at a non-vegan restaurant for breakfast, I really try to persuade them to meet up for lunch instead. Finding good vegan breakfast options at non-vegan restaurants is tricky for sure. Luckily, where we live the vegan restaurant has really good brunches on weekends, and there's a non-vegan coffee shop that has vegan breakfast burritos & waffles any day of the week. I usually have breakfast at home, but it's nice to have a couple of good options if we are having breakfast out of the house.
      Reply
  9. Laloofah says

    February 18, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I don't miss eggs, but I am a lover of savory breakfasts and am forever forgetting to put my small stash of kala namak (shipped all the way from Boise, ID!) to good use unless I'm making eggless salad. I will be giving this a whirl (w/o the oil) before the week is out! I love the wonderful tips you offer to new vegans - but which are also helpful for everyone else! :-)
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:47 am

      It's a good thing that salt lasts a long time! I forgot about my kala namak for the first few YEARS that I owned it! :) I'm making up for lost time now. You'll have to let me know what you think of the eggy tofu for breakfast, and thanks for the kind words!!
      Reply
      • Laloofah says

        February 21, 2014 at 9:53 am

        Good to know it's got that kind of shelf life! :-)
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        • Laloofah says

          February 22, 2014 at 11:23 am

          I just tried this and will definitely be making it again (though just for me, as BW just informed me he never DID like the taste/smell of eggs - which explains why he never requests eggless salad sandwiches or enthuses over the idea of vegan deviled "eggs!" - and this definitely has that taste and aroma!) I made it without oil in my non-stick skillet using organic sprouted tofu, since its got a similar "toothsome" texture like Wildwood, which I can only get up in Billings. Bet these would make good sandwiches, too, maybe with some ketchup or hot sauce. Thanks again for the kala namak reminder and for this delightfully simple and tasty recipe!
          Reply
          • Cadry says

            February 26, 2014 at 5:29 pm

            Our spouses are in agreement. David isn't into the eggy smell/flavor at all. In fact, I feel kind of bad stinking up the house when he's home! It's something I tend to eat when he's not around. I make breakfast sandwiches with it sometimes, and it's terrific for that. Thanks for letting me know that it can be made without oil! Since the tofu is so dry, I wouldn't have guessed that. I'm glad that your kala namak will be getting some more love! :)
            Reply
  10. flickingthevs says

    February 18, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    Who doesn't like a good bit of a tofu to kick off the day? Especially if it takes five minutes. I reckon I'd really like this with some roasted tomatoes and wilted spinach, some nice grainy bread - lovely.
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:48 am

      Roasted tomatoes, wilted spinach, and grainy bread... Mmm! I like the way you think! That would definitely sweeten the deal on this breakfast. I'm in!
      Reply
  11. Tami says

    February 19, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    I like this easy breakfast idea and look forward to seeing more of your ideas!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:49 am

      Thanks, Tami! Glad to hear it!
      Reply
  12. Mrs Pine Nut says

    February 24, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    I finally got to try this today! My husband took a bite not knowing what it was supposed to be like and said "this tastes just like egg whites!" it really did, texture and all. I didn't put enough black salt on the first batch but that was easy to fix. Also sprinkled on dried dill. The kids (4 and 1.5) snarfed it down too. Definitely easy and will make again.
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 26, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      Oh, what a great reaction! That's terrific! I think it takes a little bit of time to find just the right amount of black salt. Too little and there's not enough eggy flavor, too much and it's overboard on the salt. It's all about finding the perfect balance. Good call on the dill. That sounds really good. I'm glad your kids enjoyed it too! Thanks for letting me know!
      Reply
  13. veganinbrighton says

    February 27, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    This is one of my favourite ever breakfasts, sometimes I skip the toasting part, pop the eggy tofu in-between two slices of bread and then dip it into a little ramekin of vegg. So perfect!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      March 1, 2014 at 10:56 am

      That sounds great! I'm not always in the mood to add another step cleaning the blender, but the Vegg adds something really fun when I'm up for it!
      Reply
  14. Bobbie {the vegan crew} says

    March 1, 2014 at 9:18 am

    I am constantly running behind in the morning, so I really like the idea of an easy five-minute breakfast that is not only tasty, but substantial enough to keep me satisfied. Many of the things I love in the mornings -- smoothies, for one example -- don't satisfy my hunger (and I have to have a second breakfast once I get to the office). Seeing you post about black salt a couple times now has me really intrigued to try it. Thanks for the recipe!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      March 1, 2014 at 10:58 am

      I feel the same way about liquid breakfasts. They don't keep me feeling satiated for long. Definitely check out the black salt sometime, and if you haven't had it yet, get the Eggy on a future visit to FUD. It's really good!
      Reply
  15. Shauna says

    August 20, 2014 at 5:53 am

    I LOVED the simple breakfasts post. It was just what I was hoping for. As for the eggy tofu...I love making this stuff and putting it on an everything bagel with seitan and a slice of vegan cheese. It's really good if you put a little nutritional yeast on top, too!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      October 16, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Oh, man! You're so right! Eggy tofu makes for the best breakfast sandwiches. Good call on putting nutritional yeast on it. It makes everything better.
      Reply
  16. Tracey says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:17 am

    I'm going to try and make this. I hope I can find that brand of tofu. Do you have a favorite olive oil that you use to saute the tofu?
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      December 7, 2015 at 12:02 pm

      The super firm, high protein tofu from Trader Joe's in the aseptic packaging works just as well if that's easier for you to find. The olive oil I use is Napa Valley Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. However, any oil will do since very little of it is involved. The dominant flavor is from the kala namak.
      Reply
      • Tracey says

        January 10, 2016 at 9:56 am

        Thank you Cadry! I ordered the blk salt of Amazon..going to make this tomorrow :)
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        • Cadry says

          January 10, 2016 at 9:57 am

          Excellent! If you liked egg whites, you're going to love it. It continues to be a standard breakfast for me! Let me know what you think. :)
          Reply
          • Tracey says

            January 15, 2016 at 10:29 am

            ok!
            Reply
  17. Laura Lee says

    December 7, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I was hesitant about trying this, I know tofu is bland and that the firmer the tofu the less it allows marinates to penetrated it. So I did not think sprinkling on black salt would work. But I decided to try it because if it didn't work I would have only wasted about 5 minutes and a block of super firm tofu. It was so yummy, it really did remind me of egg! I woke up today excited about having it again. Only change I made was I cut the tofu into thinner slices. You're a genius! I'm kicking myself that I never thought of doing this before. Thank you for posting this.
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      December 7, 2016 at 9:32 am

      I'm so glad to hear that, Laura! It really is ridiculously simple. I also sometimes slice it thinner when I'm going to put it on a bagel sandwich with other things. Lately I've also gotten into sprinkling on some nutritional yeast flakes and onion powder. Thanks for letting me know you liked it!
      Reply

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