Vegan Frittata

By Jessica Swartz March 31, 2023 24 mins read 141 Views

This vegan frittata will amaze you! It's super easy to make, and you can customize it!

It's easy to find sweet and delicious vegan breakfast ideas. But savory? This vegan frittata will change your mind.

It's easy to make vegan frittatas. And it tastes almost exactly the same as the original.

This recipe can be used almost all day for cooking. It's possible to have a wonderful vegan brunch or breakfast that is perfect for everyone.

This would pair well with our homemade Vegan Biscuits!

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Why This Dish Will Make You Smile

Simple Clean Up This recipe is easy to clean after it's been made.
Versatile Ingredients - All add-ins can be substituted for vegetables you like or what you have in your pantry. This recipe is also great for zero waste. You can use what you have and just toss the rest!
Gluten Free This vegan breakfast recipe is gluten-free and is great for anyone looking for more recipes with no wheat.

Recipe Ingredients

Get your ingredients together!

Tofu - When properly seasoned and blended, tofu can be a great vegan alternative. This recipe calls for extra firm tofu, but you could also use firm tofu. This recipe doesn't call for super-firm, silky, or soft tofu.
Walnut Crumbles We are using our walnut saute crumbles recipe to add a meaty component. This dish can be made ahead.
Veggies: Our vegetables of choice were baby spinach and artichoke hearts, asparagus, and onions for an aromatic touch.
Cornstarch This helps make the recipe thicken during baking and gives the perfect texture for what is in a frittata.

For a complete list and measurements, see my recipe card.

Variations and Substitutions:

Tofu - Pumfu (pumpkintofu) is the only option we recommend for this recipe
Walnut Crumbles You can also use pre-made or cooked vegan sausage for this recipe, or you can omit the meat and add more veggies
Vegetables: Feel free to use whatever veggies you have or would like in this dish
Cornstarch - You could substitute this with arrowroot powder, if you have an anti-inflammatory or corn-free need

Step-by-Step Instructions forhow do you make a vegan frittata ?

Step 1.

Preheat oven at 375°F/190°C Blend the tofu, non dairy milk, cornstarch and seasonings in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
Oil can be added to a 10-inch oven-proof skillet*. Heat oil on medium heat. Once the oil has been heated, add in the onions and peppers. Let them saute for 3-4 minutes. Cook garlic until fragrant for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Let the meat crumbles, greens, and any other ingredients be added to the pot. Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until greens are just starting to wilt. Stir in the artichokes, asparagus or other desired vegetables. Fold the tofu mixture in. Smoothen the top layer of the dish to a uniform thickness.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown on the top. Let the dish cool down for 10 minutes before cutting. Before serving, add black salt, red onions, cabbage, green onions, and any other toppings you like.

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Step 3.

FAQs:

Can I make this dish to the top 9 for free?

You can substitute the tofu for pumfu (pumpkintofu), or you can omit it and add more vegetables.

Can I prepare this dish ahead?

Yes. After cooling, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

This can be frozen

This dish can be frozen. Once thawed, let it cool overnight before heating.

Other vegan savory breakfast recipes to consider:

Vegan Sheet Pan Breakfast Quesadillas
Vegan Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash
The Best Vegan Omelet (Just Egg Omelet)
Vegan Mexican Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

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Vegan Frittata

This vegan frittata will be a great alternative to the real deal! It's super easy to make, and you can customize it!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep time 15 minutes

Cook Time 50 Minutes

Cooling time ten min

Total Time 1 hour and 15 minutes

Servings Slices

Calories HTML5_ 115 Kcal

Author Larisha Bern

Ingredients

14 oz additional firm tofu, drained, and pressed
1/3 cup non-dairy milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Add-ins

1/2 cup vegan walnut sausage crumble, cooked
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup arugula leaves
3/4 mug heart, chopped
1 Cup Fresh Asparagus, Cooked and Chop

Instructions

Preheat oven at 375°F/190°C Blend the tofu, non dairy milk, cornstarch and seasonings in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
Oil can be added to a 10-inch oven-proof skillet*. Heat oil on medium heat. Once the oil has been heated, add the onions and peppers. Let them saute for 3-4 minutes. Cook garlic until fragrant for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Let the meat crumbles, greens (if added) and vegetables cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until the greens are just starting to wilt. Stir in the artichokes, asparagus or other desired vegetables. Fold the tofu mixture in. Smoothen the top layer of the dish to a uniform thickness.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown on the top. Let the dish cool down for 10 minutes before cutting. Before serving, add black salt, red onions, cabbage, green onions or any other toppings you like.

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Notes

*Nutritional facts are only estimates. To double-check our estimates, please use your brand's nutritional values.

*If your oven is not equipped with a safe skillet, you can cook the food in a skillet before transferring to a casserole dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal

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Vegan Frittata was first published on Make It Dairy Free.

By: Larisha Bernard
Title: Vegan Frittata
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Published Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:55:25 +0000

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