This Vegan Cornbread Eggs Benedict Recipe Is:
- Hearty
- Comforting
- Savory
- Loaded with Flavor
- The Perfect Weekend Brunch
- Ready in 30 minutes
- Vegan, Vegetarian, and Egg & Dairy Free!
Cozy Vegan Brunch Recipes for the WIN!
These Vegan Cornbread Eggs Benedict are great for a quick cozy weekend breakfast, brunch, or brinner (breakfast for dinner!). They are the perfect recipe for brunch guests, or just for getting the whole family together to enjoy a slow weekend meal. These benedicts are also great for having company over for a holiday brunch as well. Ready in under 30 minutes, these waffles are simple to get on the table, and they will go fast! You can see all my breakfast and brunch recipes on The Herbeevore here, and also if you are heading to a brunch at someone else’s home check out my brunch hostess gift guide for simple gift ideas the host will love!
What’s In These Southwest Vegan Eggs Benedict Recipe?
- Corn Bread Waffles – I made these amazing cornbread waffles, the recipe is here on my blog and also a short version below in the recipe card!
- Shelf Stable Tofu – I have been LOVING these shelf-stable tofu packs from Amazon. I literally have 3 cases of them in my pantry as we speak. They are an inexpensive and healthy way to get some plant protein in. The texture of this extra firm tofu is perfect for this recipe, no pressing required!
- 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.
- Corn Starch: the secret to thicken the sauce at the end, it really makes a difference. I like Anthony’s brand organic corn starch best. I use it weekly to make crispy potatoes and tofu!
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Tomatoes
- Vegan Hollandaise Sauce – I have 2 amazing plant-based hollandaise sauce recipes on the blog. My tofu hollandaise sauce is a 5-minute blender sauce that is ready in a pinch… and my chickpea hollandaise sauce takes a bit longer at 10 minutes, but has a fantastic flavor. Take your pick!
- Green Onions
- Smoked Paprika: give an additional depth of flavor to this dish.
One of the BEST Pantry Staple Brunch Recipes
Believe it or not, this vegan eggs benedict recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal (with the exception of the tomato and green onion)! It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards – most of which you probably have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy 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 healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!
How Do I Make This Vegan Cornbread Waffle Eggs Benedict Recipe?
- Preheat oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add sliced tofu in a bowl and toss with chili powder, corn starch, and olive oil. Place coated tofu on a baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes. This should give you just enough time to make the waffles.
- Mix all waffle batter ingredients together in a large batter bowl.
- When your Belgian Waffle maker is ready, scoop the approved amount of batter into the maker, and close the lid carefully. Your waffle maker instructions should say exactly how much batter to use.
- To assemble the benedict, start by adding a waffle to a plate. Top with a thick slice of tomato, a slice of roasted tofu, and top with about 1 tablespoon of hollandaise sauce.
- Top benedicts with green onions and a sprinkle of smoked paprika before serving.
What Is The Best Belgian Waffle Maker to Buy?
We absolutely love this Belgian waffle maker which made perfectly crisp and fluffy waffles every time. It also has over 10k amazing reviews on Amazon, which is why we gave it a shot…. and wow am I glad we did! We had a normal waffle maker for years, but recently upgraded to this version which makes deeper, thicker Belgian waffles. I wish we had gotten it sooner. This waffle maker is simple to use, easy to clean, and makes perfect Belgian waffles in minutes. Great for sweet or savory waffles that everyone will love!
Other Cozy Vegan Brunch Recipes You’ll Love!
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Vegan Eggs Benedict with Cornbread Waffles
Equipment
- waffle maker
Ingredients
- 4 cornbread waffles recipe below
- 1 12-ounce block tofu cut in half sliced into 8 1-inch squares
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 fresh tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup vegan hollandaise sauce 2 recipes linked in notes below
- 2 green onions
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Vegan Cornbread Waffles
- 1 cup flour use gluten free version if needed
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add sliced tofu in a bowl and toss with chili powder, corn starch, and olive oil. Place coated tofu on a baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes. This should give you just enough time to make the waffles.
- Mix all waffle batter ingredients together in a large batter bowl.
- When your Belgian Waffle maker is ready, scoop the approved amount of batter into the maker, and close the lid carefully. Your waffle maker instructions should say exactly how much batter to use.
- To assemble the benedict, start by adding a waffle to a plate. Top with a thick slice of tomato, a slice of roasted tofu, and top with about 1 tablespoon of hollandaise sauce.
- Top benedicts with green onions and a sprinkle of smoked paprika before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
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