A simple breakfast I eat all the time

Get Ready for a Breakfast Sensation that is simple and I make all the time. These HOT, Easy, CHEAP, and Dirty SANDWICHES are completely whole foods and plant based. I’m sure you’ll be able to figure out the oil free version easy enough if so desired but for now we’re going for full on, and it’s still healthier than it’s fast food animal equivalents.
This morning’s masterpiece is not only sizzling hot but also unbelievably easy on your wallet and your taste buds. Introducing a breakfast creation that's as delightfully messy as it is mouth-wateringly delicious. Don't miss out on the WFPB (Whole Food Plant-Based) magic that's about to unfold!
RECIPE:
HOT Delicious, Easy and CHEAP SANDWICHES | WFPB Breakfast
Eggy Tofu and Portabella ‘Sausage Patties’ on English Muffins
Yields: 2 Sandwiches
Ingredients:
1 block (300g) of Tofu, sliced in half lengthwise
2 Portabella Mushrooms
2 English Muffins, whole wheat
2 Slices, Vegan Cheese (optional)
2 TBS of Vegan Butter (optional)
1 tsp of Fennel Seeds
1 tsp of Smoked Paprika
1 tsp of Black Pepper
½ tsp of Chili Flakes
½ tsp of Salt
½ tsp of Granulated Onion
½ tsp of Black Salt
Instructions:
Prep the English Muffins:
Split the English muffins in half and spread butter on each side.
Grill the muffins until they turn golden brown. Set aside.
Prepare the Seasoning Mix:
Grind the fennel seeds, smoked paprika, chili flakes, and salt using a mortar and pestle.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil.
Cook the portabella mushrooms for about 2 minutes on each side until they're heated through. Remove them from the skillet and place them in a small bowl.
Coat the mushrooms evenly with the prepared sausage-flavored seasoning mix. This step can be done a day in advance to enhance the flavor overnight.
When you're ready to assemble the sandwiches, reheat the cast iron skillet and sear the seasoned portabella mushrooms on each side until they're hot.
Make the Eggy Tofu:
In the same hot cast iron skillet, sear each side of the tofu slices for 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden.
Sprinkle the granulated onion and black salt over the tofu slices.
If desired, add cheese on top of the tofu and cover the skillet briefly to melt the cheese.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
Place the seared tofu slices on the grilled English muffin halves.
Top the tofu with the seasoned portabella mushrooms.
Enjoy:
Your delicious and satisfying Eggy Tofu and Portabella Sausage Patty Sandwiches are ready to be enjoyed as a hearty plant-based breakfast!
These sandwiches are a perfect combination of flavors and textures, all while being easy on your wallet and your time. Give them a try and savor the goodness!

[@epitoky]

My Mom is now Vegan and at 82 years old and I’m moving her (and I) over more and more over to primary WFPB, but I love the cross over/transition/options/various combos because honestly if it were up to her, she would just eat English muffins, ice cream and popcorn all day and night, so she appreciates my incorporating those treats into the otherwise healthy recipes I make 🙌😅 And she LOVES MUSHROOMS (something new I’ve learned about her) , so now we watch your videos together to wet our whistles and then I make your recipes (or we watch while we eat your recipes 😆) and we are just loving everything! We Loved your Parmesan!!! ❤️‍🔥 A couple of weeks ago I requested /challenged an entire group of people who invited *me to their* BBQ to make it plant-based (awkward) because I didn’t want to come otherwise, and they shockingly very excitedly agreed! I BBQed Lions Mane, Oyster and Portabello mushrooms the way you do and it was OFF THE HOOK!!! Everyone (including Me!) were blown away and stoked to learn how to make something so amazing and new to them but matching the same taste and texture of BBQ using animals. Game changer for everyone! I’ve ordered 5 of your cookbooks from our local bookstore for gifts (and one for myself 😊) and requested they carry them (Bookshop Santa Cruz). I appreciate you!!! 💪💞🎉

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Wow, thank you for sharing, so glad to be a small help - hi to your mom and great work on the BBQ. How amazing! Thanks for watching.

[@msmysticstorytime]

So you told everyone you wouldnt come unless they ate like you. And if your mother got to 85 eating ice cream and popcorn, maybe she knows something you dont know

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

@@msmysticstorytime that was a tad snarky

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Ugh this reminds me how I still have a gift card for that book shop, but moved from Santa Cruz before I could spend 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@bryanbadonde9484]

@@msmysticstorytime 85 isn't especially old for an American. That's probably average for a US woman

[@Luke-bq7sd]

I'm a broke uni student who loves meat products however I also care about the low ethical and environmental standards we as a society hold. Your videos are a huge help because they make eating vegan an actual viable option for me. Cheers from Australia

[@TurianShepard]

A video showing how to create different sausage flavourings using mushrooms would be fantastic!

[@PlantBasedPietro]

Yes please!!!! :)

[@Duskydog419]

You’re the first Channel I seen just chopped tofu in half and grill it like a patty…. I like that.

[@ritdor]

I really liked the last part of the clip, the dog is walking in nature.

[@SharonMcVeigh]

Hi Derek, after watching your video I went straight to the kitchen and made this sandwich. OMG it was freakin delicious. Best breakfast sandwich ever. I’ll be going back to this again and again. It was so quick to make. I had to make a couple of substitutions, only had small Crimini mushrooms but they worked. I was out of English muffins but had another Bap type. I’m originally from Belfast so I love Baps. No fennel seeds, just used everything else. So delicious. I love your creations. Thanks so much. You and Frankie are so lucky to have each other. Happy Birthday Frankie 🎉❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Amazing man, such a good one to have in your library. Thanks for watching

[@epitoky]

You’ve got ME Hungry now Sharon! This will be next Breakfast! 💪💞

[@ChrisVirtualAssistant]

I watch these kinds of videos for the recipes, but I didn't realize how much my soul needed the doggo part at the end! 🥰

[@siiiriously3226]

Frankie is such lovely addition to your Videos. her snout reaching up for some cheese or a piece of carrot... precious! i came for the recipes, but i stayed for your love & respect for this gorgous Girl.❤

[@Blsd_Ad_Ed]

I don’t know what I enjoyed more watching you make the sandwich or seeing your beautiful dog running around in nature.. Thank you for sharing the nature walk✌🏽

[@DerekSarnoChef]

The dog 💯

[@deepakh.s6346]

​​@@DerekSarnoChefcame for the recipe because I moved out of India and am a vegetarian, looking for easy and quick recipes. Stayed for doggy running around the lake, definitely makes me stay

[@kerrimckenzie4594]

Frankie, adorable ❤

[@anaisanwar8424]

I just love that you said Miss Frankie is your best friend. So sweet. The sandwich looks amazing and the tips are really going to help me. You are right, your channel is different because you go through the steps and it’s almost like watching moving art. Your knife skills are extraordinary definitely something I am to aspire..

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching. Frankie is the BAE

[@maureenhanratty7388]

Happy Birthday, Frankie. You sweet, sweet Lab. You are so precious. ❤

[@kerrimckenzie4594]

❤

[@OrangeCrushCo]

That swimming hole is perfect for pups!

[@pacaluvr7963]

Love the sandwich. And having had black labs in my life, I fully understand why Frankie loves going down to the river. It was almost as if it was built for her. Thanks for sharing Frankie time with us.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She is the best, thanks for watching.

[@FunkyToe369]

I would love a video about making things into certain sausage flavours. We have so many good protein alternatives but I just don't know how to turn them into the sausage or deli flavours that I remember

[@sleepingwithcats5121]

Sweet Italian sausage too!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

On it. Thanks for watching

[@linzertube]

I love a vegan breakfast sandwich, especially one with a sausagey-mushroom patty. Tofu is my favourite “fried egg”…nobody needs to eat what comes out of a chicken any more! I would add an air-fried hashbrown to this sandwich. Thanks for sharing your breakfast sandwich method, Derek.🤩👍

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Hash brown addition would be awesome!

[@KeithTharp]

Happy birthday Frankie!! Good girl ❤ I’m looking forward to the sausage seasoning video. Some basics on spices would be good too. Like how certain spices work with each other and which ones to reach for in certain situations.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@kefirheals7383]

Ha Ha - someone stole my line. I don't know which I enjoy more, your new, delicious recipes or waiting to see Frankie enter the room, and you loving on her. Fills my heart. Nice breakfast!

[@galebecker3487]

Hi Derek and Frankie❤the breakfast english muffins looked sumptuous. Love the idea of different sausage flavours. My fav is ground coriander with a hint of ground clove and chilli. Loved seeing Frankie in her element, beautiful walk, looked so serene. Happy Birthday to Frankie, mmmm I think some pink balloons are in order 🎉for the birthday Miss America. Take care Gale x

[@xoneethicx7664]

Happy Bday 🐶!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Sound delicious. Thanks for watching

[@lkaneshiki]

Your spices are interesting! What proportions of each do you use?

[@galebecker3487]

@@lkaneshiki Hi, I use 1 teaspoon of ground coriander with a small pinch of ground cloves and pinch of chilli flakes this is enough to add to one tin of drained beans when making burger patties along with onion and other add ins. Lovely combination. Gale PS or add to any savory dish.

[@Auguur]

Add a healthy pile of blanched/chopped greens on top and that is my meal for the day, cheers!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Perfect addition

[@PlantPusher]

That sandwich!! 😍 and the lake looks so refreshing - Frankie knows how to have a good time!

[@courtneyleonard9762]

Thank you for sharing your gorgeous black lab. We had to put our 15yr old retired guide dog down at the end of July.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Sending love

[@margaretcopeland1055]

If you want to kick the addition of fennel seeds to another level and you have some fennel in your garden, harvest the seed heads as soon as the flower part is gone. Amazing.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Nice one

[@lorrainemcwhorter2796]

Fennel seeds are so delicious when ground and toasted💕. It completely changes the flavor profile❣️

[@lkaneshiki]

I assume you toast them before you grind them?

[@lorrainemcwhorter2796]

@@lkaneshiki yes

[@cjcap9918]

All dogs (all animals) should have so much love! I really enjoy your videos ❤🐶

[@virginiahamamelis3804]

I made this for brunch today and was surprised by how good and satisfying it was! I used Sichuan chili oil instead of the butter and it was next level 👌🏻 This is going into my regular rotation. Normally I would have used a frozen sausage patty but this is so much better!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Sounds great! Thanks for watching

[@LLJerseyGirl]

Yes! I love making tofu breakfast English muffin sandwiches and wrapping a few up for later! Looking forward to trying your portobello sausage with this…normally I just add spinach and/or tomato. Happy birthday to Miss America! 🎉 She looked like she was having a blast in the water.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Any veg would be a great addition.

[@LB-wt1oj]

Ohhh that looks so divine! 😋 Loved beautiful Miss America grabbing that cheese like a shark!🤣 Happy Birthday Frankie! 🥳

[@yiyisun4607]

Love Frankie she’s so adorable 🥰

[@CawfeeTalkNow]

Oh boy is this AWESOME!!!!! Thanks Derek! Huge fan!!!!

[@ilovealexo]

Wow gorgeous. Hugs for beautiful Miss Frankie. Happy birthday gorgeous girl 🎉❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you

[@seekermel3079]

Friday, Frankie and Funk! Three of my favorite things all at once. Happy Birthday, Beautiful!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@fit_tit9902]

Happy Birthday Frankie! 🎉 You're a beauty! 😍

[@gdogrun]

Thank you, brother. That sandwich looks delish and will be on deck soon in our kitchen. Hope you have fun on the walk with Frankie.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@oregonwoodelf]

I love breakfast sammiches!! And greetings from OR, love the mug✌🧝‍♂🌱

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Go Oregon

[@ocelotcat]

I loved seeing Frankie having fun in the water ❤ I get a kick out of how you "castanet" the tongs in the kitchen 😊. Looks like a really good breakfast, thanks for sharing the recipe & for sharing Frankie ❤🐾❤️

[@lindsaytoussaint]

Ms Frankie just reminded me there’s still time to get out there and have some fun this summer! ❤ And I there anything better than a tofu sandwich?! This looks amazing with the mushroom. Yum!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching. This is so good

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thanks for sharing yet another amazing technique and flavours! Happy Birthday to Miss America!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@AngieDeAguirre]

One thing I've noticed is that black salt looses quite a bit of it's eggy flavour when cooked, and it's better to put it when you remove it from the fire. Or at least the black salt I consume is like that. Am I using it wrong?

[@DerekSarnoChef]

It’s always best as a finishing salt

[@joeb4142]

Nope. Your observation is correct.

[@janellebatta4126]

Agreed! And it doesn’t stink up the house as much if you don’t cook it.

[@valeweathers]

💯

[@UmdogTR]

@@joeb4142nope. Incorrect.

[@beverlyd1951]

Plus Ms. Frankie is do darn cute!! She’s definitely a lab! ❤

[@adventuresinveganliving]

Looks delicious! Love the idea of replacing processed vegan sausage with a portobello mushroom. I'd probably add some arugula for an additional peppery kick.

[@brothermayihavesomeloops7048]

The way that tag wails!!! 😍 The best girl! And hey, love the Oregon Represent. I watched your Q&A the other day and learned I just made the same move as you - from ATX to PDX!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@brothermayihavesomeloops7048]

Omg "tail wags," not "tag wails" but now I can't edit it because I got a ❤️ lol

[@AkaGeezer]

Awesome Derek, thank you! I've been longing for a decent vegan breakfast muffin, and boom, here it is, posted just a day ago. Cheers!

[@andiincali.4663]

Your tips and techniques have been a game changer for me. I've adopted that food prep mindset you've talked about and it makes it a much more enjoyable experience. Things go much smoother when you stop trying so hard.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@DrBear-rk4qb]

Yum!! 😋 And Frankie is great too; I love seeing her in your videos.🐶 Reminds me of the sweet labs my family used to have. Also, as an Oregonian, I like your coffee mug! 😁

[@DerekSarnoChef]

I’m capturing these for later, for sure. Thanks for watching

[@SAP64]

Can you do a video for Eggs Benedict? This one looks delicious and would love to see the different spice variations for the sausage. Frankie is a well behaved dog for not running after that swan. Have a great day!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

I was never a fan of Benedict’s or Hollandaise sauces but will see what I can do. Thanks for watching

[@willd6215]

Love it

[@joancallaway9210]

Yum! Love the Oregon mug ❤

[@FriendsFamilyKitchen]

🍽👩‍🍳Wow mouthwatering recipe. It looks so tempting! superb delicious ❤❤❤ great sharing dear friend! stay blessed ❤❤ always stay connected

[@PDogB]

Hey Frankie! My birthday is this weekend too and I'm going to make myself this sandwich! Looks so yummy! Thanks and Greetings from NW Washington State, USA.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Happy Birthday

[@Ash-808]

I can't wait to make this! Thanks for the tip on grinding and smashing the spices for more flavor, simple things to do with incredible results! Keep it up friend!

[@shivanidumas6607]

Looks great. I’ll enjoy this. & Happy birthday girl Frankie

[@tcb7101]

So grateful for you Derek. Cheers, man

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Very nice instead of a tofu scramble. Btw, I 🧡Frankie.

[@vincentpeck5829]

I have made this so many times & like you said…love it, can’t get enough! That said I am truly hooked specifically on this video because of the skill, because of you’re delivery, because of the love that is in it & because of Frankie ❤ & your relationship together! It is touching from start to finish & I can not thank you both enough for this one!! I’ve commented on it before & I am 100% hooked here. Thank you ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you for watching

[@katherineheiss1142]

never saw such clean water

[@gaeangardensbyizabela]

Francesca in the river is what I was hpping for, oh she's so glorious and kind, left that swan alone! Thank you, I'll share this with my kids tp solve their breakfast problems for good

[@obsidiantain]

Ms. America, love it (sandwich not bad either!)

[@MammaMIAMaria]

I the those funky beats at the end! 🎼🎵🎶💛

[@rae6140]

Just made the mushroom part of this recipe for my breakfast sandwich - delicious!

[@warrenb9343]

Another great video, Derek. Fun watching Frankie in the river. How 'bout a Frankie meets Olive and Mable video? Looking forward to the mushroom sausage video.

[@lifeisabeach888]

Ohhhh that looks too wicked! Definitely giving this recipe a go next weekend when I can relax with my coffee and savour every mouthful. As for the QUEEN of the UNIVERSE, she's too adorable and the two of you together are adorable. Happy birthday Queen Frankie!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@nicolebenson8313]

Yum looks like the perfect breakfast! HBD Miss America! 🎉

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@robertturner1308]

Thank you for sharing your chef skills! Much appreciated.

[@tinyjungle_]

Looks bomb. I like the mushroom sausage idea. Looking forward to the video

[@brianstephens6593]

I came to see Frankie but also liked your breakfast sandwich demo and recipe.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

I'm here for her. :)

[@brianstephens6593]

@@DerekSarnoChef In all seriousness, I come to learn how to make wicked plant based food and learn cooking techniques (thanks for sharing) but the fact that you include Frankie time in almost all your videos is just icing on the cake. You two obviously have a special bond and it is beautiful to see.

[@janellebatta4126]

You seem to give your dog a beautiful life :)

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She’s deserves the BEST

[@dawnsongz4u449]

When my kitchen is done I want to experiment with baking bread. I rarely eat bread but if I do I like it bakery style fresh

[@dreamcatcher77777]

I just discovered your channel, you have such cool recipes!, (from a vegetarian)😁

[@AlexandraVicunaPerry]

Wow delicious 😋. Miss Frankie happy birthday 🎉

[@ambergallant2677]

Looks yummy. I will be adding lettuce and tomato :)

[@abrooklyngirllinda]

All I can say is there's nothing like a wet lab. :)) (love the stills of your food. so good)!

[@lordgreylock]

Love this channel. Happy Birthday Frankie!🎉

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@yiyisun4607]

Derek, thank you for sharing valuable cooking techniques with us. It really builds confidence in the kitchen no matter what level of cooking you are doing.

[@kellydaugherty4758]

I love Oregon too

[@tamcon72]

This sandwich looks scrumptious, and I liked the editing on this one. Honestly, I'm here for the walk to the river with the dog . . . smart girl, steering clear of the swan! Thanks for posting : )

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Me too, here for the doggo archives. Thanks for watching

[@LadeneD]

Love that copy cup!!

[@dawnsongz4u449]

Hope you have a great week as well! Thank you for the inspiration . And for Frankie We all need a little more Frankie in our lives :)

[@trisha4755]

Happy Birthday Frankie!!! 🎈🎉❤️

[@ehopem4877]

Looks DUH-licious!!

[@Tethered_to_the_Polestar]

I've just made this. Stunned by how good it tasted and I didn't have the black salt in stock! Don't think I've enjoyed a sandwich in such a long time. Had it with one of my sons, we both kept saying "this is just incredible" I can see this as a weekend feature for sure. The spice mix combo might be getting used on other things, the addition of the fennel seeds just takes it to a different place. Looking forward to delving into more recipes.

[@MajorW0und]

I'm not one for writing comments on KZbin, but I made this today and it was absolutely stunning! The taste you get from the spices for the mushroom and the simple egg like flavours from the tofu were incredible, and it was so simple to make. This is easily being added to my meal rotations. Thank you for this recipe, it's delicious!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@bueno4bueno]

Love the channel all around 🌎🌈✨

[@a_shot_in_the_dark]

Fabulous food & fun! I remember when big, beautiful Franks was baby Franks!🩷Happy Birthday weekend, gorgeous girl! xx 🎂🐕‍🦺

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She’s still baby franks :)

[@JS-xn3dq]

Dude, this is a great sandwich!! I made it last week and made an extra which was Lao great the next day. Will make for my gf his weekend. Thanks! 🙏

[@beagoodhuman44]

You are such good people ❤

[@SheffieldsPark]

I just made something similar for meal prep. Skillet fried tofu slices, vegan cheese, on everything bagel rolls, with sundried tomatoes. So meaty, so delicious, so filling. I'd have one for lunch, go home and eat one for dinner, then conk out for the evening.

[@donnybeal2135]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel, I have been vegan for 7 years and I find I can get in a food rut sometimes and it gets boring. You have opened up a whole new flavor and technique filled world! Thank you very much for taking the time to share with us

[@shef9984]

Ohhhh yeah fennel seeds ., delish sausage flava Bravissimo!!

[@reiki1211]

I’ll be over for bfst tomorrow! Looks awesome!

[@jill5454]

I've noticed, from watching others' content too, our tofu in America has more packaging. I wish i could find tofu with just the plasic wrap, and not the hard plastic container.

[@anjanakhan]

You live in a beautiful place - close to both a bakery and a gorgeous river!

[@sleepingwithcats5121]

Yum. Happy Birthday Frankie girl

[@TheIan818]

Awesome recipes and a beautiful doggy!

[@kenwatkins2761]

Like that ole beer commercial…”I love you man”. Thanks for sharing! Vegans, let’s go!

[@laurar9748]

Yes, Frankie would be a LEO! 🦁

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She's a sweetheart

[@Singularity.82]

Just found you, and I've definitely been bingeing your vids. Definitely giving me reason to start using mushrooms a lot more! Need to get a pair of cast irons to try your press-frying method.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching.

[@enthusiast1]

OMG... freakin' phenomenal!! Did not have exact ingredients, but enough... l'd say there was some technique, attitude transference... and btw I've had fennel seed forever, used it once or twice, but not much since... it was sensational with this so now it has a place in my mind's considerations which for me can me 9/10ths... and putting all spices in mortar, usually I use mortar for "special" cases like Saffron or crushing peppercorns or rosemary but now combining all in mortar will be seen as a normal use potential... Awesome videos... Thank You!

[@armandorodriguez4227]

I love your cooking I love your recipes, but what I love the most is the black lab. Thank you for showing him in your videos.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She is the best thing about any video

[@BakingHermann]

Oh man, the perfect start to the day! I’d take the sandwich to go for that walk and have it somewhere midway 😍

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks man. Hits the spot every time so simple and good.

[@dawnsongz4u449]

When my daughter was in the hospital .. I brought her the new “just egg” pre made eggy things . They are pretty awesome . I want to learn how to make them myself and prep a bunch ..