Vegan Breakfast Sandwich with Carrot Bacon

RECIPE

This hearty, protein-packed vegan breakfast sandwich has everything you love: smoky carrot bacon, fluffy tofu scramble, and creamy avocado—all stacked between whole wheat bread. Made with whole, plant-based ingredients, this sandwich isn’t just delicious but also climate-friendly, helping you lower your carbon footprint with every bite!

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Vegan Breakfast Sandwich with Carrot Bacon

Servings: 2 | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

For the Carrot Bacon:

• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced lengthwise (use a mandoline or vegetable peeler)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp liquid smoke

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Tofu Scramble:

• ½ block firm tofu, crumbled

• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

• ¼ tsp turmeric (for color)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp black salt (kala namak, for egg-like flavor)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp olive oil

Other Ingredients:

• ½ avocado, mashed or sliced

• 4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted

• Vegan butter or mayo (optional, for spreading)

Kitchen Tools Needed

• Mixing bowls

• Large skillet

• Baking sheet (for carrot bacon)

• Parchment paper

• Mandolin or vegetable peeler

• Spatula

Preparation

Step 1: Make the Carrot Bacon

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and black pepper.

3. Toss carrot slices in the marinade and let sit for 5 minutes.

4. Lay the slices flat on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy but not burnt. (Alternatively, air-fry at 350°F for 7-10 minutes.)

Step 2: Make the Tofu Scramble or patties

1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled tofu.

2. Stir in nutritional yeast, turmeric, garlic powder, black salt, and black pepper.

3. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly golden.

Step 3: Assemble the Sandwich

1. Toast the whole wheat bread slices.

2. Spread vegan butter or mayo on the toast (optional).

3. Layer on tofu scramble, carrot bacon, and avocado.

4. Top with the second slice of bread, slice in half, and enjoy!