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Vegan Tofu Scramble Breakfast Pockets

Delicious vegan breakfast pockets filled with a savory tofu filling and baked in flaky puff pastry, perfect for a quick meal any time of day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 8 pockets
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 block extra-firm tofu Pressed for 30 minutes
  • 2-3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2-1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp chicken seasoning blend
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 white onion (chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced small)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced small)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 4-5 mushrooms (diced small)
  • 1-2 tbsp unsweetened soy milk for brushing
For the pastry
  • 1 box (2 rolls) puff pastry, thawed Pepperidge Farm brand's is vegan
  • 1-2 tbsp flour for dusting surface
  • Poppy seeds and/or sesame seeds for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Press the tofu for about 30 minutes until most of the excess liquid has drained.
  2. Crumble tofu with your hands into a medium bowl and toss with the cornstarch.
  3. Add in all of the spices, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; mix until combined.
Cooking the Filling
  1. In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil on medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add in the tofu and cook, stirring often, until the edges are golden brown and slightly crisp. Transfer tofu to a separate bowl.
  3. In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil, toss in all of the vegetables, and cook over medium heat, stirring until softened and fragrant.
  4. Mix the sautéed veggies into the bowl with the tofu, add nutritional yeast, and taste for salt and pepper adjustments.
Assembling the Pockets
  1. Lightly flour a clean surface, stretch one sheet of puff pastry into a large rectangle, and cut it into 8 even rectangles.
  2. Spoon the cooled filling onto half of the rectangles, moisten edges with water, and cover with the remaining rectangles.
  3. Seal edges with a fork and cut 3 small slits on top for steam to escape.
  4. Brush the tops with unsweetened soy or almond milk, and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
Baking
  1. Place breakfast pockets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before baking.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F, transfer pans from fridge to oven, and bake for 22-24 minutes until golden brown, crisp, and puffed.
Serving
  1. Enjoy immediately or let cool completely, then wrap in plastic and store in the fridge until needed.

Notes

These pockets are customizable with different vegetables based on the season. For best texture, don't skip chilling them before baking.