Tofu Breakfast Sandwich

It's like an Egg McMuffin except with no egg.  And no meat.  And no cholesterol!  This is totally my kind of meal right here, though I prefer to have it for lunch instead of breakfast.  I tend to stick to smoothies and oatmeal for breakfast. 

I've been craving this for a few days, but it takes some planning, and I'm still feeling rather scattered after our whirlwind weekend in New York.  While it's very easy to make, you've got to time it right, because the tofu needs to be frozen/thawed/drained, and then it needs to marinate for about eight hours or so.  I suppose you could skip the freezing/thawing step, but I prefer not to.  It gives the tofu a firmer, more toothsome texture.

Do I even need to say that if the tofu doesn't say "non-GMO" on the package, you shouldn't buy it?

This makes enough for two sandwiches.

Tofu (for) Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients:

for marinade:

• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 6 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

for sandwich

• 4 rectangle slices from block of extra firm tofu, frozen/thawed/drained
• Breakfast bread of choice (bagel, English muffin, biscuit)
• Extras of choice (breakfast "meats"--this would be a good place to try out the tempeh bacon, tomato slices, avocado slices, mushrooms, cheese, etc.)

Directions:

1.  Mix marinade  ingredients in a small plastic container with a lid.  The consistency should be a pasty liquid.

2.  Add tofu to container, close lid, and shake gently to cover.  Make sure tofu is covered completely, top and bottom.

3.  Refrigerate at least 8 hours.

next morning

1.  Spray non-stick skillet with olive oil and heat over medium heat.

2.  When oil is hot, place tofu in pan along with any non-absorbed marinade.

3.  Fry the first side four to five minutes.

4.  Prepare your breakfast bread in the toaster or toaster oven.

5.  Flip tofu and fry four to five minutes more.  It'd done when both sides are a light golden color.

6.  Remove bread from toaster and add fried tofu and any extras you desire.

I had mine on a whole grain English muffin with provolone, "bacon", and spinach.

Enjoy!