Vegan Pesto Eggs Recipe | 4 Steps To A Delicious Vegan Alternative

Vegan Pesto Eggs Recipe

An easy vegan version of the viral TikTok recipe, pesto eggs recipe.

Vegan Pesto Eggs provides a flavoursome boost to traditional egg recipes but we’ve also included extra ingredients such as garlic and tomatoes for a delicious Mediterranean taste.

This popular breakfast recipe is ready in less than 10 minutes and also includes Linwoods Milled Flaxseed which is a fantastic vegan egg substitute and is high in Omega 3 (ALA) which supports the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.

Ingredients

100g vegan basil pesto 

200g extra-firm tofu

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 spring onions, chopped

2 tbsp Linwoods Milled Flaxseed

Salt and pepper

4 slices of sourdough (or other bread)

To serve:

Tomatoes

Rocket

Method 

1. Add the tofu to a bowl and mash with a fork to a crumbly mix. Stir in the crushed garlic, spring onion, salt and pepper.
2. Add about 60g of the Pesto to a small frying pan and allow to heat through.
3. Pour in the scrambled tofu mix and warm through, stirring the Pesto into the tofu for about 5 minutes.
4. Toast the bread, spread on the remaining Pesto, and top with some rocket. Divide the Vegan Pesto Eggs between the slices of Pesto toast and serve with your desired toppings. Eat straight away or the Vegan Pesto Egg mix will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Looking for a delicious savory vegan breakfast? We have added Linwoods Health Foods Cold Milled Flaxseed to this recipe to introduce omega 3 which helps contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol, making a healthy meal much more nutritious. Our flaxseed is high in magnesium and fiber and is a plant-based protein source. This Vegan Pesto & Tofu recipe is an excellent alternative for vegetarians and vegans. This makes this one of our favourite vegan breakfast recipes.

What is vegan pesto made of?

Traditional pesto recipes can include parmesan cheese which is a no go for those following a vegan diet. We would recommend using pine-nuts or walnuts in addition to extra lemon juice to make this a tasty vegan alternative to traditional pesto.

Do vegans eat pesto?

Traditional pesto is not vegan, however by exchanging the dairy within the recipe for vegan alternatives, this is a delicious option for breakfast for both those following a vegan diet and anyone else who appreciates a healthy, tasty start to the day.