Healthy Vegan Breakfast Bowl

Name: Healthy Vegan Breakfast Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces extra firm tofu ((or pre-pressed super firm)); 3 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce (preferably low sodium)); 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast ((preferably fortified)); 4 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 3 teaspoons onion powder; Pinch of turmeric; Drizzle of olive oil; 5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes ((about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch pieces); 1 large green bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 large red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 medium white onion (thinly sliced); 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 5.3 ounces unsweetened cashew yogurt; 2 chipotle peppers (in adobo sauce); 1 teaspoon adobo sauce ((from the can of chipotle peppers)); 1 lime (juice); 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or to taste)

👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients

Sliced red and green bell peppers, sliced white onion, nutritional yeast, Yukon Gold potatoes, tamari, seasoning, and one block super firm tofu.

Ingredients for Healthy Vegan Breakfast Bowl.

Super-firm, extra-firm or firm tofu all work in this recipe. Press the tofu between the layers of a kitchen or paper towel for about 10 minutes and pat dry. (Note: super firm tofu is pre-pressed.)
Nutritional yeast is essential for getting a realistic tofu scramble that truly tastes like egg! It helps replicate that eggy and cheesy umami flavor. It also adds vitamin B₁₂, and additional protein.
Yukon Gold potatoes have a dense, creamy texture and a rich, buttery flavor.
Turmeric gives the tofu a yellow color resembling scrambled eggs.
Optional: Kala namak (Indian black salt) gives tofu an egg-like flavor, similar to the yolk of a hard-boiled egg. If you have this ingredient, I highly recommend getting your hands on some.
Chipotle sauce takes this Healthy Vegan Breakfast Bowl to the next level.

See recipe card for quantities.

🫑 Substitutions

Bell Pepper - Instead of bell pepper, you can use veggies you have on hand. Cabbage, red onion, cauliflower, and broccoli are good substitutes.

Potatoes - use sweet potatoes instead as desired

Try my Easy Chickpea Wrap (7 ingredients) or this Easy Tofu Curry for another quick and easy tofu recipe. For more easy and delicious tofu recipes, visit my Vegan Tofu Recipes page.

📖 Instructions

Tofu chunks, nutritional yeast, tamari, and seasoning on a white baking sheet.

Step 1. Transfer the tofu to a large rimmed baking sheet. Mix the tamari, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and turmeric in a medium bowl. Transfer the marinade to the baking sheet and toss the tofu until evenly coated. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Toss to coat.

Baked tofu scramble for a healthy vegan breakfast on a white baking sheet.

Step 2. Bake the tofu for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Vegan breakfast crispy potato bites on a white baking sheet.

Step 3. Transfer the potato to a large baking sheet. Add a drizzle of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and oregano. Toss to coat. Bake the potatoes for about 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are just fork tender.

Roasted green and red bell peppers, and white onion, on a white baking sheet.

Step 4. Transfer the bell peppers and onion to a large baking sheet. Add a drizzle of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and oregano. Toss to coat. Roast with the tofu and potatoes until golden brown.

Chipotle Sauce

Make chipotle sauce: Meanwhile, blend the yogurt, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic, and maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle the desired amount of your Healthy Vegan Breakfast Bowl for serving.

💡 Expert Tips

Don't overcrowd the potatoes, tofu or veggies on the baking sheets or they won't brown. Use more baking sheets as needed.

Storage - Refrigerate the Healthy Vegan Breakfast Bowl components in separate containers for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven at 400ºF for about 10 minutes, or in the microwave.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

What are some high-protein vegan breakfast options?

Vegan protein smoothie
Overnight oats with hemp seeds, chia seeds and protein powder
Vegan protein pancakes
Chia seeds pudding
Breakfast bowl with tempeh and quinoa
Tempeh bacon

What are some healthy vegan breakfast options for weight loss?

Green smoothie
Avocado toast
Overnight oats
Berry and chia pudding
Vegan protein smoothie
Tofu and veggie scramble
Vegan breakfast bowl with tempeh bacon
Remember that weight loss is about creating a calorie deficit, so be mindful of portion sizes and overall calorie intake, even with healthy options.

What are some vegan breakfast ideas for on-the-go?

Vegan breakfast burritos
Overnight oats
Chia pudding
Energy balls
Vegan breakfast sandwich with whole wheat English muffin or a bagel filled with avocado, tomato, and tempeh bacon or sausage

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