Tofu Breakfast Casserole with Tater Tots
Vegan Tofu Breakfast Casserole is loaded with seasoned tofu scramble, colorful vegetables, and crispy tater tot potatoes. This easy recipe is perfect for brunches and Christmas morning.
Servings: 6
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespooon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup mushrooms (white or brown) sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped (or use baby spinach)
- 1 pound extra firm tofu drained and squeezed to remove excess liquid
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 pinch black salt (Kala Namak) (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup vegan Cheddar-style cheese shredded, plus extra for topping (optional)
- 35 frozen tater tots (or more to fill your casserole dish)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet, saute the onion, garlic, and red pepper in the olive oil over medium heat.1 Tablespooon extra virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 red bell pepper
- Once the onions are translucent, add the mushrooms and spinach. Saute until the mushrooms are soft and the spinach is wilted.½ cup mushrooms, 1 cup fresh spinach
- Crumble the tofu over the vegetables and add the turmeric, nutritional yeast, Kala Namak (if using), and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.1 pound extra firm tofu, ½ teaspoon turmeric, 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 pinch black salt (Kala Namak), salt and pepper
- Remove from heat and stir in the ½ cup of non-dairy shreds.½ cup vegan Cheddar-style cheese
- Arrange the tater tots in a 3-quart (approximately 9 x 13 inch) casserole dish. Spread the tofu mixture over the tater tots in an even layer. Top with an extra sprinkle of shreds, if desired.35 frozen tater tots
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until heated through.
- Enjoy as is or serve with ketchup or hot sauce.
Notes
If you plan on making this breakfast casserole in advance, it reheats very well. In fact, I like the leftovers even better. Bake it according to the directions the day before, then cover it tightly with foil and refrigerate it. When you're ready to eat, reheat the casserole in the oven until heated through.
Individual servings can be frozen in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1092IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
