Can it be made gluten free?

Yes! Use gluten free English muffins or bread instead and replace the regular flour in the hollandaise with rice flour.

Does vegan eggs benny taste like eggs?

The hollandaise gets its “eggy” flavor from the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rani-Unrefined-Natural-Ingredients-Indian/dp/B07GFGQ38G?pd_rd_w=AuXi9&pf_rd_p=48b4f440-2099-4e34-afeb-210417d3bf51&pf_rd_r=5PFWDBZH9TZ7MG0KH6WZ&pd_rd_r=5a3140b7-d647-4ed8-ae50-5abf3a9ec469&pd_rd_wg=eF1JB&pd_rd_i=B07GFGQ38G&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=cheekychickpea-20&linkId=2e53b1c3a65f876cd82a494a8ca995e9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">black salt (kala namak). Don’t skip it if you want your vegan eggs benedict to taste like the real thing.

Can you make vegan hollandaise sauce ahead of time?

Yes, vegan hollandaise can be made up to 5 days ahead of serving and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat it in a saucepan over medium-low heat before serving.

What can I use instead of tofu?

If you don’t like the taste or texture of tofu, I recommend using JUST Egg instead. Either cook the liquid “egg” (like in my vegan omelette recipe) first or quickly fry or toast their folded “eggs”.

Vegan Eggs Benedict

Description

Make brunch the most exciting meal of the day with this Vegan Eggs Benedict recipe! English muffins are piled high with fried tofu “eggs” and creamy vegan hollandaise sauce. It’s a 30-minute meal that pairs perfectly with mimosas!

Ingredients

Scale

For tofu “eggs”

1 block (or less) extra firm or firm tofu, pressed (could use smoked tofu)*
1 to 2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons tamari
1/2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Hollandaise sauce

3 tablespoons vegan butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon black salt (optional for ”eggy” flavor)
Pinch or two of lemon pepper (optional)

The rest

2 english muffins, halved
2 cups baby spinach, really packed
4 tomato slices and/or vegan ham
Capers, diced green onions/chives or dill, paprika (optional ideas for serving)

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Instructions

Sauce: In a small 1-quart saucepan/pot over medium heat melt the vegan butter. Whisk in the flour completely then slowly pour in the plant milk and veggie broth while whisking. Keep whisking and simmer until the sauce has thickened, it takes a minute or so once bubbling (It will thicken more as it cools). Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Set aside and re-warm when needed
Tofu: Slice the pressed tofu into 4 slabs as thick or thin as you like, using some or all of the tofu block. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the tofu for 2-3 minutes per side. Until golden brown. While the tofu is cooking, mix the tamari, nutritional yeast and paprika in a bowl. Once the tofu is fried, pour the sauce over the tofu pieces and give them a toss until all coated. Remove the pan from heat. Cover and set aside.
Prepare toppings and English muffins: add spinach to a microwave safe bowl, cover with plate and cook for 1 minute to steam the spinach. Slice tomatoes and toast the English muffins.
Assemble the bennys: to each muffin half add some spinach, top with a slice of tomato, and fried tofu. Pour over some of the hollandaise sauce. Garnish with some capers, diced green onions or chives and a sprinkle of paprika or dill if you like.
Enjoy: Serve and enjoy alongside some fruit, breakfast potatoes and sliced avocado! For step by step photos, Tips, suggestions and more see above post.

Notes

Could use smoked tofu (no need to press) or just egg folded in place of regular tofu.
Gluten free benny: use rice flour and gluten free English muffins
Store: Hollandaise sauce can be made up to 5 days in advance. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Category: Breakfast & Baking
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Canadian

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