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Vegan Tofu Eggs Benedict Gluten-Free

Published: Feb 27, 2020 · Modified: Sep 1, 2021 by 💚 Liz

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Rich, creamy, and satisfying yet easy and healthy, this vegan tofu Eggs Benedict comes together in just 30 minutes and is simple enough to make on a weekday yet indulgent enough to enjoy for weekend brunch. Bonus: take it go with one simple modification.

Vegan Eggs Benedict sounds unreal, right? Literally, it does. Eggs are a tough thing to veganize.

However, I think you'll find that this recipe tastes REALLY close to traditional Eggs Benedict, but it's cholesterol free, low in fat, and entirely delicious. It's also gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, and sugar-free!

If you've never heard of Eggs Benedict before, it's essentially an open-faced sandwich on top of a half of an English muffin. It traditionally uses poached eggs.

Tofu is a common sub for egg because it has that soft, spongy texture and also like a sponge, it absorbs any flavor you add into it.

It's usually covered with a sauce made from eggs as well, called Hollandaise. This creamy golden sauce was easy to replicate and I think you will really like it.

I'll also share a fun on-the-go option with you.

So let's get into what we'll need for this dish.

Ingredients in Tofu Eggs Benedict

Well, obviously we will need some tofu. For the texture, I highly recommend firm or medium tofu. Extra firm would be too tough, and soft may fall apart.

Making the "Eggs"

To flavor the tofu, we'll give it a little spice rub with some of the usual suspects: nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and one other ingredient that's not so usual: kala nemek or black salt.

Kala nemek / black salt is a rock salt that is fired in a kiln and has a sulphurous smell. It gives food that eggy flavor, and you'll see it commonly recommended in scrambled tofu recipes that are meant to taste like scrambled eggs.

You can find black salt at Indian groceries or online. It is optional, though--if you're not a huge eggs fan, leave it off and this recipe will still be delicious.

Now for the vegan Hollandaise sauce, that's pretty easy too. Its base in this recipe is tahini, but you can use coconut cream, cashew butter, or perhaps just more tofu (this would be a low fat option but may not have the same mouthfeel).

For the Hollandaise you'll also need nutritional yeast, salt, a little turmeric for color, the juice of 1 lemon and, if desired, another pinch of black salt.

What to Put it On

For the base of the sandwich, traditionally half an English muffin is used. I chose to make my own gluten-free vegan English muffins for this recipe. They're easy if you want to try them!

If not, you can use one purchased from the store. You can also just use bread or the base of a ciabatta roll or something.

The only other things you'll need in this recipe are optional toppings. I chose spinach, tomato, and avocado.

Other ideas include fresh herbs like dill or chives, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, grilled zucchini, etc. If you come up with any cool combinations, tell us about it in the comments below!

How To Make Vegan Eggs Benedict

After preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 205 degrees Celsius, slice your tofu into ½ inch thick pieces, any shape you like. I just chose to cut the tofu in half and then in slices.

You don't need to press the tofu, just drain out the excess liquid from the package. It's helpful if it's still somewhat moist (sorry) at this point.

Mix together the spices on a plate or in a wide bowl and dredge your tofu in it. Place them a few inches apart on a silicone mat lined baking tray.

I highly recommend the silicone mat over parchment paper as it not only saves you money and helps the environment, but it also helps the tofu crust crisp up.

Bake the tofu in the oven for 25 minutes, carefully flipping it (I like to kind of lightly dig a metal spatula at the silicone to slide it under firmly, that way the crust does not stick to anything) halfway through.

You can also cook these in a skillet, but I like the texture better baked. You could also try air frying them if you have one of those contraptions.

While the tofu is cooking, make your Hollandaise by adding all ingredients to a jar or bowl and mixing well. Add a little water if it's too thick.

Finally, when the tofu is done, assemble your dish by placing a toasted English muffin half face up on a plate. Layer on the spinach, tomato, tofu, avocado and finally drench it in Hollandaise.

I'll Take It To Go, Please

A cool way to take this on the go is to replace the English muffin with a tortilla or wrap!

Wrap up the spinach, tomato, avocado, crusted tofu, pour on a little sauce, and put it in a container to take it for breakfast on the go, snacks, or lunch.

Any Notes?

I don't really have any notes other than I hope you'll try this recipe! Let me know if you customized it any way--other people benefit from seeing how they could mix it up.

As always, I hope you love this recipe!

Let me know in the comments below if you make it, tag me @Zardyplants on Instagram so I can see your beautiful recreations! If you tag me on IG, I will share your post in my stories :)

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And if you're looking for more tofu dishes, check out this post I made with all my best tofu recipes.

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Vegan Tofu Eggs Benedict Gluten-Free


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  • Author: Liz Madsen
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Rich, creamy, and satisfying yet easy and healthy, this vegan and gluten-free tofu Eggs Benedict comes together in just 30 minutes and is simple enough to make on a weekday yet indulgent enough to enjoy for weekend brunch. Bonus: take it go with one simple modification.

Vegan, Gluten-free, Oil-free, Nut-free, Sugar-free


Ingredients

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Tofu Rub:

  • 1 16oz (396 grams) firm or medium tofu
  • ÂĽ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper (or less)
  • â…› tsp black salt or kale nemek, optional

Hollandaise Sauce

  • 4 tbsp tahini
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 
  • ½ tsp salt
  • â…› tsp black salt or kala nemek, optional
  • ÂĽ tsp turmeric, for color, optional

Other

  • English muffins or GF tortillas/wraps
  • Toppings like spinach, tomato, avocado, fresh herbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F or 205 degrees C. You don't need to press the tofu, just drain out the excess liquid from the package.
  2. Slice your tofu into ½ inch thick pieces, any shape desired.
  3. Mix together the spices on a plate or in a wide bowl and dredge your tofu in it. Place them a few inches apart on a silicone mat lined baking tray. 
  4. Bake the tofu in the oven for 25 minutes, carefully flipping it (I like to kind of lightly dig a metal spatula at the silicone to slide it under firmly, that way the crust does not stick to anything) halfway through.
  5. While the tofu is cooking, make your Hollandaise by adding all ingredients to a jar or bowl  and mixing well. Add a little water if it's too thick.
  6. Finally, when the tofu is done, assemble your dish by placing a toasted English muffin half face up on a plate. Layer on the spinach, tomato, tofu, avocado and finally drench it in Hollandaise. Serve warm and enjoy!
  7. Or--place all ingredients in a wrap or tortilla (gluten-free if needed) and take to go!
  8. Refrigerate leftover tofu and sauce in separate airtight containers. Reheat tofu in air fryer or microwave. Reheat sauce on the stove in a small saucepan or in the microwave.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Vegan, Gluten-free, Oil-free, Nut-free, Sugar-free, Eggs Benedict, breakfast

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  1. Mike Telesky

    February 29, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    Just made this using Turano Rustic Italian bread as the base with mashed avocado. This was amazing! One of the best breakfast dishes we have had. It was so good my wife wants us to have this for dinner! I added in panko bread crumbs as I ran out of nutritional yeast and that worked out great.

    ★★★★★

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  2. Rebecca Phillip

    March 30, 2020 at 12:48 am

    It was super simple and very tasty!!! It was also a great healthy alternative to eggs!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Sarah

    April 04, 2020 at 11:20 pm

    This was delicious! I'm excited to try more of your recipes. Thank you so much!

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  4. Sarah

    April 08, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    This was delicious! I’m excited to try more of your recipes. Thank you so much!

    ★★★★★

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  5. Amanda Miller

    May 20, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    I've never tried eggs benedict but I'm going to try this. The picture is so pretty I can't decide whether I want to eat it or marry it!

    ★★★★★

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  6. Janira

    January 23, 2021 at 11:43 am

    This recipe was very easy to make. I have never tried egg benedict before so I wasn't sure what to expect, it tastes delicious, so I can't wait to make it again!

    ★★★★★

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