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Vegan Huevos Rancheros with Tofu Recipe

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This vegan huevos rancheros with tofu recipe is a plant-based version of the classic Mexican breakfast or brunch. A hearty plate with tofu scramble, spicy beans, & vegetables!
 
Instead of eggs, I make a soft-scramble tofu loaded with spices and great flavors to make this dish vegan. I love serving this up with a big scoop of pineapple pico de gallo salsa and warm tortillas for a delicious weekend brunch.
 
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Dig into these amazing vegan huevos rancheros for breakfast or brunch, they make a fantastic weekend meal.  Huevos rancheros have always been one of my favorite dishes to order, I don’t know when exactly the obsession started, but probably began when I was living in Los Angeles. Huevos rancheros are on every brunch menu.
 
There’s nothing better than warmly spiced black beans, fresh eggs-  or in this case a tofu scramble- and a pile of tortillas, loaded with your favorite hot sauce or salsa. I wanted to make vegan huevos rancheros to enjoy for a hearty and satisfying brunch… and this breakfast was delicious. 

These Vegan Huevos Rancheros Are

  • Warming
  • Spicy
  • Filling
  • Loaded with Flavor
  • Comforting
  • Bright
  • Fresh
  • Vegan, Gluten Free, and High Protein
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A Hearty Vegan Pantry Breakfast

This tofu huevos rancheros recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal!  It uses many ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards – some of which you probably have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious meals using a few staples you can rotate. 

I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep stocked. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple ingredients in my Amazon shop here.  By stocking up on whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

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What’s In Vegan Huevos Rancheros with Tofu?

  • Tofu – you can use firm or extra firm
  • Olive Oil
  • Chili Powder: for a really nice flavor in this dip – the chili powder isn’t spicy but will give you a rich and bright flavor.
  • Turmeric – a staple in our spice cabinet! I try to add a teaspoon of turmeric into soups, stews, and rice dishes too.
  • Oregano: a spice I always put in my chili, tacos, or fajitas!
  • Cumin
  • Onion
  • Bell Pepper
  • Spicy Black Beans – I made my recipe for Instant Pot Spicy Black beans here, or you can use a ‘Black Bean Soup’ mix and drain the liquid – I’ve found that makes a nice substitute and has a lot of good flavor in the beans.
  • Tortillas
  • Salsa or Salsa Verde: we used a homemade tomatillo salsa for this breakfast sandwich, but this great tomatillo salsa you can get online here is the perfect addition too!
  • Cilantro

Easy Vegan Brunch Recipes in 30 Minutes

This vegan tofu huevos rancheros recipe is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes.  These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a good homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a easy meal can be on your table in no time.  Even faster than ordering takeout!

How Do I Make Huevos Rancheros Vegan?

  1. In a skillet, crumble the tofu into small pieces. Add the olive oil, chili powder, turmeric, oregano, cumin and the onion. Cook over low heat. Sauté for 5 or 6 minutes until the onion begins to soften and the tofu is well coated in the spices.
  2. Warm the tortillas, and add the roasted red pepper.
  3. Add a scoop of the tofu mixture to each one, then a scoop of the spicy black beans. Top with salsa, cilantro, and jalapenos. Enjoy with some extra salsa and vegan sour cream.
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What to Serve with Huevos Rancheros

Vegan Sour Cream
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Vegan Huevos Rancheros with Tofu

Kelly Jensen
These vegan huevos rancheros with tofu are a high protein plant based take on the classic Mexican breakfast: tofu scramble, beans, & veggies!  Serve with your favorite salsa, warm tortillas, and a breakfast margarita… because you deserve it! 🙂
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, Mexican, Southwest
Servings 4
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12-ounce tofu
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 sweet onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
  • 1 cup spicy black beans
  • Tortillas use corn or casava tortillas for gluten free version
  • Salsa verde
  • Cilantro to garnish
  • Jalapenos to garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet, crumble the tofu into small pieces. Add the olive oil, chili powder, turmeric, oregano, cumin and the onion. Cook over low heat. Saute for 5 or 6 minutes until the onion begins to soften and the tofu is well coated in the spices.
  • Warm the tortillas, and add the roasted red pepper.
  • Add a scoop of the tofu mixture to each one, then a scoop of the spicy black beans. Top with salsa verde, cilantro, and jalapenos. Enjoy with some extra salsa and vegan sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 418mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 249IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 3mg
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