Vegan Ovo Frito (Fried Egg)

Transform your breakfast game with this creative and delicious Vegan Ovo Frito (Fried Egg), a plant-based twist on the classic fried egg that's perfect for any meal of the day! Made with protein-packed firm tofu, this recipe mimics the texture of egg whites, while a vibrant, nutrient-rich "yolk" crafted from chickpea flour and carrot juice brings both flavor and color to the plate. Enhanced with the savory umami of nutritional yeast and a dash of black salt (Kala Namak) for that signature eggy flavor, this dish is cooked to golden perfection in olive oil for a slight crispness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an irresistible option for vegans or anyone keen to explore creative egg substitutes. Serve it with toast, avocado, or your favorite breakfast sides for a truly satisfying plant-based meal that's as visually striking as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 grams Firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Black salt (Kala Namak)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Chickpea flour
• 1 tablespoon Carrot juice

Directions

Step 1

Crumble the firm tofu into a bowl until it resembles the texture of scrambled eggs.

Step 2

Mix the crumbled tofu with nutritional yeast, turmeric powder, black salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, water, and carrot juice until smooth. This mixture will act as the 'yolk.'

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, shape half of the tofu mixture into a circular shape in the skillet to form the 'egg white,' pressing firmly to hold its shape.

Step 6

Create a small indentation in the center of the tofu mixture with a spoon.

Step 7

Pour half of the chickpea-carrot mixture into the indentation to form the 'yolk.'

Step 8

Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges begin to crisp and the 'yolk' firms up.

Step 9

Carefully slide a spatula under the tofu 'egg' and flip it gently. Cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Repeat the process for the second serving with the remaining ingredients.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy your vegan ovo frito!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(288.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	479.1

Total Fat 38.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 542.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 3.8g
Protein 26.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320.3mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 540.0mg	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: 67.9%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 11.2%