Name: Tofu Benedict
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu (drained and pressed); 2 tbsp tamari; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 cup raw cashews (soaked in water for 2 hours, drained, and rinsed); 0.25 cup water; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes; 1.5 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 4 null whole grain English muffins (cut in half); 1 null large tomato (sliced into 8 thin slices); 4 cups baby spinach, baby kale, or arugula; 8 slices tempeh bacon (cooked)

Instructions

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1

If using an oven, preheat to 400°F and line a baking sheet with [parchment paper].
2

Cut the package extra firm tofu (1 14-ounce) in half, then into four slices. Place the slices in a [shallow dish].
3

Mix the tamari (2 tbsp) and apple cider vinegar (2 tbsp) together and pour over the tofu, ensuring it's submerged. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
4

In a [small bowl], whisk together the nutritional yeast (3 tbsp), turmeric (1 tsp), onion powder (1 tsp), garlic powder (1 tsp), sea salt (0.5 tsp), and black pepper (0.5 tsp).
5

Dip each tofu slice into the nutritional mixture, coating fully. Place on the [baking sheet].
6

Oven instructions: Bake the tofu for 20 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes.
7

Air fryer instructions: Bake the tofu at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes. Cook in batches if necessary.
8

Mix all ingredients for the hollandaise sauce: raw cashews (0.5 cup), water (0.25 cup), nutritional yeast flakes (2 tbsp), lemon juice (1.5 tbsp), dijon mustard (2 tsp), garlic powder (1 tsp), ground turmeric (0.5 tsp), and sea salt (0.5 tsp) in a [food processor] or [high-speed blender] until smooth and creamy. Add [water] 1 tbsp at a time if too thick.
9

Heat the [hollandaise sauce] in a [small saucepan] to warm. Add [water] 1 tbsp at a time if it thickens too much.
10

Toast the grain English muffins (4 whole).
11

Place two [English muffin halves] on a [plate].
12

Place about baby spinach, baby kale, or arugula (0.5 cup) on each muffin half, followed by a tomato (1 large) slice and tempeh bacon (2 slices).
13

Place a tofu slice on each muffin half, and then drizzle with the [hollandaise sauce]. Serve hot.