🥘 The Best Savory Vegan Breakfast Bake (Easy & Hearty Recipe)

🥘 The Best Savory Vegan Breakfast Bake (A Hearty & Easy Recipe) 🥘

A breakfast bake or casserole is the ultimate weekend brunch dish. It is hearty, savory, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Traditionally, these bakes are loaded with eggs, cheese, and sausage. This makes them a no-go for a plant-based diet.

But what if you could create a version that is completely animal-free? The great news is, you can! A delicious and satisfying vegan breakfast bake is easy to make. It uses clever plant-based ingredients to mimic that classic texture and flavor.

This guide will give you a foolproof recipe. It is perfect for a cozy autumn brunch. It is also fantastic for meal prepping a week's worth of savory breakfasts. Let's get cooking! 🌱

🤔 What is the Secret to an "Eggy" Vegan Bake?

The key to a great vegan breakfast bake is creating an "eggy" base. This base needs to be savory and have the right texture. We can achieve this with a few amazing plant-based ingredients. They work together to replace the eggs and cheese.

Firm Tofu is our star ingredient. When crumbled, it creates a texture very similar to scrambled eggs. It is also packed with protein. It is the perfect, neutral base for our bake.

For the cheesy, savory flavor, we will use nutritional yeast. This deactivated yeast has a wonderfully nutty, cheesy taste. To get that classic yellow, eggy color, we will add a pinch of turmeric. For an even more authentic egg flavor, a little black salt (kala namak) is a great addition.

✅ How Do You Make a Delicious Vegan Breakfast Bake?

This recipe is simple and endlessly customizable. You can add your favorite vegetables or some vegan sausage. It is a perfect one-dish meal. This will become your new go-to vegan breakfast bake recipe.

What Ingredients Do You Need?

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 block (16 oz) of firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
• 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• A pinch of black salt (kala namak), optional
• A large handful of fresh spinach
• Salt and black pepper to taste

What Are the Instructions?

1. Prepare and Sauté: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a square baking dish. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.

2. Make the Tofu Base: In a large bowl, add your crumbled tofu. Add the nutritional yeast, plant milk, and all the spices (turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, black salt, pepper). Mix everything together well.

3. Combine: Add the sautéed vegetables to the tofu mixture. Stir in the fresh spinach until it begins to wilt. This is your completed filling.

4. Bake: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Spread it into an even layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes. The bake is ready when the top is golden brown and the center is firm to the touch.

5. Serve: Let the vegan breakfast bake cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. This helps it to set. Serve it warm with a side of salsa or avocado. Enjoy! 🍳