ramyaramesh3007Toasting away with unique toppings! Here are some of my pointers to make the best vegan toasts that are full of FLAVOUR!
Layering your toasts
I love to make sure that there are at least 3 layers to my toast and that can include a: spread, vegetable, protein and garnish. The garnish often elevates the dish to a whole new level.
For example, I’ve layered this slice of sourdough with some store-bought pesto, creamy avocado slices and crispy buckwheat tempeh bacon. One of my favorites til’ this day!
Adding a unique & punchy twist
I do not like going basic with toast. Basic toasts are great but adding a punchy twist to it is what makes it extra flavorful, super fun and easy to create.
For example, I added some curry powder to the scrambled tofu toast topping and it really made all the difference. I also topped it with vegan mayo and spring onions which was unconventional but a beautiful combination.
Keeping it simple nevertheless
Who wants to spend an hour making breakfast or lunch nowadays? Toasts are meant to be simple but that does not mean it has to lack in flavour. This Vegan Kimchi Toast can be made in 10 minutes and it’s the heartiest toast with a Korean twist you will appreciate. All toast recipes can be found below!
Vegan Kimchi Cheese Toast
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan kimchi
- 2 slices vegan cheese
Toppings
- Sourdough
- Korean Seaweed Flakes
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Sauté the kimchi until fragrant.
- Toast your sourdough and place your cheese on top. Cover the lid until the cheese melts.
- Top your toast with the sautéed kimchi, seaweed flakes & toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can use any vegan cheese for this toast.
- Ensure that the kimchi you use is vegan! Many kimchi brands are not vegan because they contain anchovies or fish sauce.
- For gluten free version, ensure your vegan cheese is gluten free, and substitute regular wheat bread with a gluten-free version.
Vegan Masala Scrambled Egg Toast
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 150 g firm tofu
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup oat milk
- 1/8 tsp hing
- 1/2 tsp black salt
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Garnish
- Black Pepper
- Vegan Mayo
- Spring Onions
Instructions
- Crumble tofu and combine all ingredients except oat milk. Mix well.
- Heat up a pan and add some olive oil. Add the tofu and pan fry 5 – 8 minutes.
- Add oat milk and keep stirring until mixture thickens. Top with black pepper.
- Transfer the 'egg' to a freshly toasted bread and top with vegan mayo and spring onions. This recipe can make 2 open-faced toasts!
Notes
- For gluten free option, ensure you use gluten free oat milk and swap out your bread for a gluten free version.
- Hing may contain gluten in the form of wheat so you can either use fresh hing (found in indian stores) or substitute it with garlic powder.
Vegan Tempeh Bacon and Avocado Toast
Equipment
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Frying Pan / Air fryer
Ingredients
- 200 g tempeh
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp hing
- 1 tbsp water
Toppings
- 2 slices Sourdough
- 1 Avocado
- 1 tbsp Pesto
Instructions
- Chop tempeh into rectangular slices, from 3 to 6 cm long. Anything in that range would work!
- Prepare the marinade: soy sauces, smoked paprika, hing, water. Marinate the tempeh in the mixture for 5-10 minutes or overnight if you have time to spare.
- Deep fry to get a crispy texture. You can also pan fry* or air fry* the tempeh to use minimal oil.
Notes
- If you are not deep frying your tempeh, you can try pan frying or air frying for a slightly longer time to get a charred look and taste of the tempeh.
- For gluten free option, substitute soy sauces with tamari instead. You can also replace your bread with gluten free bread.