Vegan Fried Egg with Cheese
Get ready to elevate your breakfast game with this irresistible Vegan Fried Egg with Cheese recipe! Perfectly seasoned slices of extra firm tofu are pan-fried to golden perfection and topped with melty vegan cheese for a delicious, plant-based twist on the classic fried egg. Nutritional yeast and turmeric deliver a rich, eggy flavor while black salt (Kala Namak) adds an authentic hint of sulfur reminiscent of traditional eggs. A quick splash of soy milk creates steam for flawlessly melted cheese, making this dish a standout addition to savory breakfasts or brunch spreads. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy vegan recipe pairs beautifully with toast, breakfast sandwiches, or any of your favorite morning sides. Don't miss this ultimate comfort food that's packed with flavor and completely dairy- and egg-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black salt (Kala Namak)
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 slices Vegan cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons Soy milk
Instructions
Drain the extra firm tofu and pat it dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
Cut the tofu into half-inch thick slices; aim for two large slices that mimic the shape of a fried egg.
In a small bowl, mix the nutritional yeast, turmeric, black salt, garlic powder, and paprika together.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the tofu slices into the pan.
Sprinkle half of the spice mixture evenly across one side of the tofu slices.
Cook the tofu for about 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then flip the slices.
Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture on the second side of the tofu and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium-low and place a slice of vegan cheese on top of each tofu slice.
Add 2 tablespoons of soy milk to the pan, which helps in melting the cheese through steam.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the cheese melt for about 2 minutes.
Once the cheese has melted, remove the vegan fried eggs from the pan.
Serve immediately as part of a breakfast sandwich, on toast, or with your choice of side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1422 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1702 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 801 mg | 17% | |
*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.
