Vegan Egg in a Basket

Elevate your breakfast game with this delicious and cruelty-free twist on a classic comfort food: Vegan Egg in a Basket! In this plant-based version, firm tofu, infused with the savory flavors of nutritional yeast, turmeric, and black salt (Kala Namak) for that authentic "eggy" taste, takes center stage. Nestled into golden-toasted whole grain bread with a perfectly cut-out center, this hearty dish is cooked to perfection in a buttery olive oil blend for a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings yet elegant enough for brunch. Garnished with fresh chives, it’s a healthy, high-protein, and irresistible way to start the day. Whether you're vegan or simply looking for a creative new breakfast idea, this quick and easy recipe is guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 slices Whole grain bread
• 1 block Firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
• 0.25 teaspoon Black salt (Kala Namak)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Vegan butter
• 1 tablespoon Chives

Directions

Step 1

Drain the firm tofu and pat it as dry as possible. Cut about a quarter of the block, crumble it into a bowl, and mash it with a fork until broken down.

Step 2

Add nutritional yeast, turmeric, black salt, and black pepper to the mashed tofu. Mix until all ingredients are well combined, resembling scrambled eggs. Set aside.

Step 3

Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out a circle from the center of each bread slice to create a hole.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and vegan butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Place the bread slices onto the skillet and toast until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Flip the bread slices, reduce the heat to medium-low, and carefully fill the hole of each slice with the tofu mixture.

Step 7

Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tofu is warmed through and the bread is toasted to your liking.

Step 8

Remove from heat, garnish with chopped chives, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(510.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	890.1

Total Fat 60.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 891.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.7g
Protein 56.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 677.2mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 959.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.1%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 17.8%