Easy Vegan Fried "Egg" Sandwiches // AKA VEGAN EGG BANJOS | Recipe by Mary's Test Kitchen

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tempeh is higher in protein, while chickpeas are more budget-friendly.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Brewer's yeast is a good source of B vitamins, while parmesan is a common cheese alternative.

vegan mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado spread is creamy and healthy, while yogurt is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut the medium firm tofu into half-inch slices.

Place the tofu slices on a clean kitchen cloth to absorb excess water.

Heat a non-stick pan over high heat.

Prepare the yolk sauce by mixing a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock with an eighth teaspoon of turmeric and a teaspoon of cornstarch until there are no lumps, then set aside.

Add a generous amount of olive oil or vegan butter to the hot pan.

Carefully place the tofu slices in the pan and cook until browned on the bottom.

Turn off the heat and let the tofu finish cooking on the other side with residual heat.

Sprinkle black salt on the tofu for an eggy flavor.

Mix the yolk sauce again and microwave for 15 seconds until thickened, stirring if needed.

Add black salt and regular salt to the yolk sauce to taste.

Grab the toast and add the fried tofu slices, scooping out a little center for the yolk sauce to go in.

Spoon the yolk sauce into the center of the toast and add ketchup or brown sauce as desired.

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