Looking for a plant-based way to start the day? Try this vegan breakfast sandwich! Many vegan breakfast ideas are on the sweet side, like oatmeal, pancakes, and French toast. But this breakfast sandwich is a fun savory breakfast that takes just minutes to whip up! The savory chickpea pancake filling surprisingly has a similar flavor and texture to scrambled eggs. Pile it high on a toasted sourdough muffin with tomato and avocado and it’s so satisfying: and totally plant based!
Ingredients in this vegan breakfast sandwich
Since most breakfast sandwich recipes have egg and cheese, many vegan breakfast sandwiches use items like vegan cheese or vegan egg substitutes. For this recipe, we wanted a filling that was full of protein without using a vegan substitute. The answer? A chickpea pancake! Use chickpea flour to fry up a quick savory pancake, which surprisingly has a similar flavor and texture to eggs. It’s an interesting savory way to make a vegan filling that sticks with you throughout the day! Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:
Chickpea flour Nutritional yeast Baking soda Salt and pepper Olive oil Sourdough English muffin Tomato Avocado Hummus or vegan mayonnaise Microgreens
Chickpea flour makes a protein-packed filling
What is chickpea flour? I’ll admit, we didn’t keep this as a staple in our pantry: until now! Chickpea flour is a flour made of finely ground chickpeas, making it a gluten-free alternative. It’s a traditional ingredient in Indian cuisine and also popular as the base for socca (or farinata), a chickpea pancake that originated in Italy and is also popular in Southern France. For a vegan breakfast sandwich, chickpea flour makes an excellent stand-in for eggs. When it’s cooked into a pancake and seasoned, it has a similar texture and flavor. Chickpea flour also has other nutritional benefits. One cup of chickpea flour has:
20 grams of protein 10 grams of fiber 101% of your daily folate Other vitamins (source)
What is nutritional yeast?
Nutritional yeast is a popular ingredient in vegan cooking, but it might sound odd if you’ve never worked with it before. What is it? Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast that looks like powdery yellow flakes. It often stars in vegetarian and vegan dishes because of its cheesy, savory taste. Sometimes called “nooch” by its fans, it’s amazing sprinkled on popcorn. Or use it in recipes like vegan Parmesan cheese, vegan polenta, or vegan queso.
Find a vegan English muffin
Not all bread is vegan, since it often includes dairy products like butter, eggs or milk. However, sourdough bread and other artisan style-breads are vegan. We were able to find sourdough English muffins that were vegan for this breakfast sandwich recipe (we used Aunt Millie’s brand). When you’re shopping, make sure to look at the ingredients list to ensure the English muffin or bread is vegan.
Tips for making a vegan breakfast sandwich
Once you’ve gathered the ingredients, it takes just minutes to make this vegan breakfast sandwich! Here are a few tips:
Pan fry the filling in 5 minutes. Chickpea flour is a shelf-stable ingredient that makes a filling in just 5 minutes. Make it up to order, or you can make it in advance and refrigerate for breakfast throughout the week. Find a vegan bread. Depending on the brand, a sourdough English muffin is often naturally vegan. Use a great vegan spread. Hummus or vegan mayonnaise both work! The spread is important for adding the final flavoring to the sandwich. Pick your favorite veggies. The sliced tomato is key, then add whatever other vegetables you like: avocado, microgreens, etc. (Microgreens can add a slightly bitter flavor, so don’t overload on them!)
And that’s it! Let us know if you try it and what you think in the comments below.
More vegan breakfast ideas
Love eating plant-based? Here are more of our top vegan breakfast ideas:
Try an Easy Tofu Scramble Go for Vegan Pancakes or Vegan French Toast Opt for Vegan Baked Oatmeal
This vegan breakfast sandwich recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free English muffin. 4.6 from 5 reviews
