Serves: 1–2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole-grain or sprouted bread
- ½ block firm tofu (about 100g), pressed and sliced or crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)
- ¼ teaspoon black salt (kala namak) or regular salt, to taste
- ½ cup baby spinach
- 1 slice vegan cheese (optional)
- 1–2 slices tomato or avocado
- 1 teaspoon vegan mayo or mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare tofu “egg”:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Crumble tofu into the pan. Add nutritional yeast, turmeric, and black salt.
- Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and heated through.
- Toast the bread:
- Toast slices until golden and crispy.
- Assemble the sandwich:
- Spread vegan mayo or mustard on the bread if using.
- Layer tofu scramble, spinach, tomato or avocado, and vegan cheese.
- Top with the second slice of bread.
- Serve:
- Enjoy warm immediately.
Tips
- Extra protein: Add tempeh bacon, chickpea flour omelet, or vegan sausage.
- Meal prep: Assemble the tofu scramble ahead of time; reheat in the morning.
- Gluten-free option: Use GF bread.
