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Tofu McMuffins

This healthier twist on McDonalds Egg McMuffins is a delicious combination of savory and sweet with flavor-packed tofu patties, melty cheese, and a flavor-bomb kale sauté.  
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Copycat, Fast Food, Kale, Sandwich, Tofu
Servings: 8 sandwiches

Ingredients

For Each Sandwich

  • 8 English muffins
  • 1/2 C kale saute
  • 1 tofu patty
  • 1 slice vegan cheese, cut into 4 pieces -- 2 pieces per slice of English muffin (Chao Creamy Original or Follow Your Heart Pepperjack both rock)

Kale Saute

  • 1 lb kale frozen
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • a few generous splashes soy sauce (sub Bragg Liquid Aminos for GF)
  • a few generous splashes balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • a handful of dried currants, raisins, or craisins

Tofu Patties

  • 1 lb super-firm tofu (frozen then thawed - firm or extra-firm also work)
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce (more to taste - sub Bragg Liquid Aminos for GF)
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin

Instructions

Kale Saute

  • Saute kale in coconut oil until soft and fragrant, then add the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined. 

Tofu Patties

  • Cut tofu into 1cm X 4cm X 4cm rectangles (roughly - whatever is a good shape to fit neatly inside of your English muffins)
  • Bring tofu rectangles to sink and squeeze out excess moisture with hands
  • Fry tofu in 1 Tbsp coconut oil until golden brown and crispy. Flip and repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp coconut oil. 
  • While tofu is frying, combine all spices in a bowl.
  • Remove frying pan from heat. Drizzle soy sauce over the tofu followed by half of the seasoning mix, until all slices are coated.
  • Return pan to high heat, flip tofu so the seasoned side can brown (1-2 min). Sprinkle remaining seasoning over the unseasoned sides, flip, and allow those sides to brown. 
  • Remove from heat and assemble sandwiches.

Assembly

  • Place English muffin slices with cheese in a hot, buttered frying pan. Add 2 Tbsp water, cover, and allow to steam for 1-2 min to melt the cheese. 
  • Place one rectangle of fried tofu on one slice, top with 1/2 cup kale saute, and the other half of the English muffin. Press down with a spatula to adhere cheese to the rest of the ingredients.
  • Fry for 1 min then serve immediately or wrap in tin foil and store in a warm oven until serving.