5 minute Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwich

4.91 from 31 votes

5 minute Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwich

This Tofu Egg Salad Sandwich comes together in 5 minutes, uses pantry ingredients, is super easy. Vegan Egg-less Recipe. Quick Breakfast or Lunch

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

For the Tofu Salad

14 oz firm Tofu
1.5 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 to 3/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 to 1/2 tsp Indian Black Salt Kala Namak
1/4 tsp or more chipotle pepper powder or other hot chili powder
1/4 tsp paprika optional
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp scallions or cilantro
1/4 tsp or more freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp or more salt
1 to 2 tablespoons vegan mayo or vegan yogurt or cashew cream
Add 1/4 tsp dijon mustard , add 2 tbsp chopped celery for variation

For the Sandwich

Bread Slices
greens
Spicy mustard or vegan mayo

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Press the Tofu between your hands to remove some not all excess liquid. Crumble the Tofu into a large bowl with your hands
Add all the ingredients through cilantro and mix well. Taste and adjust to preference. Depending on your tofu(some brands need more flavors), you might need more of the spices, salt or lemon . Chill until ready to serve. Before serving, dress with a very liberal sprinkle of freshly ground pepper! and salt to taste. Tastes best after chilling for some time.

Make the Sandwich

(Toast the slices if you like them toasted). Layer spicy mustard dip or dijon mustard or vegan mayo on the slice. Add greens, a good layer of tofu scramble salad. and serve.

Video

Notes

for variation: Add celery, dill pickle and vegan mayo.

Soyfree: Use cooked chickpeas, mash them up, use a good amount of vegan mayo to make them moist.
Use chickpea flour tofu or other Soyfree tofu instead.

Nutritional information based on one serving

Nutrition

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