Category: Budget Vegan Recipes

Marry Me Chickpeas

close up on a wooden spoon stirring a batch of Marry Me Chickpeas in a large skillet.This one-pan Marry Me Chickpeas recipe puts a vegan twist on the viral comfort food, Marry Me Chicken! Get ready to fall in love with this indulgent 15-minute meal. For more easy ways to use the canned chickpeas in your cupboard, check out my Chickpea Salad Sandwich, Italian Chickpea Soup, Chickpea Burger, and Biscuit Topped…

close up on a wooden spoon stirring a batch of Marry Me Chickpeas in a large skillet.

This one-pan Marry Me Chickpeas recipe puts a vegan twist on the viral comfort food, Marry Me Chicken! Get ready to fall in love with this indulgent 15-minute meal.

For more easy ways to use the canned chickpeas in your cupboard, check out my Chickpea Salad Sandwich, Italian Chickpea Soup, Chickpea Burger, and Biscuit Topped Chickpea Pot Pie recipes!

a wooden spoon stirring a batch of Marry Me Chickpeas in a large skillet.

The viral Marry Me Chicken recipe is no match for my vegan-friendly Marry Me Chickpeas. It’s as creamy, indulgent, and family-friendly as the original, but made without dairy or meat!

What’s better is that this one-pan meal is totally foolproof. Just simmer the protein-packed chickpeas in the dreamy Tuscan sun dried tomato cream sauce for 15 minutes, then enjoy it for family dinners or date nights at home. Don’t forget the hunks of crusty bread for scooping up every luxurious bite!

Why you’ll love this easy plant based recipe

  • Rich Tuscan-inspired flavors – Like my Tuscan Vegan Gnocchi, vegan marry me chickpeas feature incredible Italian-inspired flavors that will keep you going back for more.
  • Packed with protein – Two cans of chickpeas pack this dish with about 30 grams of plant-based protein!
  • An easy one-pan meal – The everyday ingredients in this dish are cooked together in one pan in just 15 minutes.
a piece of bread dunked in a bowl of Marry Me Chickpeas.

How to make marry me chickpeas

Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over low-medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper.

Add the chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and spinach to the pan. Simmer until the sauce is warmed through and the spinach is wilted.

Garnish the Tuscan chickpeas with chopped fresh basil and vegan parmesan. Scoop up every bite with crusty bread or serve it over rice, pasta, or baked sweet potatoes. Enjoy!

fresh spinach in a large pan with chickpeas and cream sauce.

Frequently asked questions

What is Marry Me Chicken?

Marry Me Chicken is a dish that combines cooked chicken with a sun dried tomato and garlic cream sauce. The original recipe is made with heavy cream and chicken breasts, but in vegan marry me chicken recipes, they’re swapped for vegan cream and canned chickpeas.

Why is it called Marry Me Chickpeas?

It’s simple: the silky smooth cashew cream sauce, Italian flavors, and hearty chickpeas in every bite are so good that you’re bound to get a marriage proposal from anyone you serve it to!

What can I use instead of chickpeas?

Canned cannellini beans or another white bean will work well. For a meatier dish, you can use my Vegan Chicken recipe, homemade seitan bites, or baked tofu.

My cream sauce is too thin. How can I thicken it?

I recommend making the cream sauce with cashew cream for a thick and luxurious consistency. While store-bought vegan cream (I love Ripple’s dairy free half and half) or coconut milk also work, they’ll make the sauce slightly thinner. To help thicken it, stir a cornstarch slurry (made by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl) into the sauce at the end and gently simmer until it thickens.

How do you store the leftovers?

The leftovers will keep for up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy them for quick and easy meals or meal prep throughout the week! To reheat, zap the chickpeas and sauce in the microwave or warm them in a saucepan on the stove until heated through.

using a piece of bread to scoop up a bite of Marry Me Chickpeas from a skillet.
close up on a wooden spoon stirring a batch of Marry Me Chickpeas in a large skillet.
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Marry Me Chickpeas

This one-pan Marry Me Chickpeas recipe puts a vegan twist on the viral comfort food, Marry Me Chicken! Get ready to fall in love with this indulgent 15-minute meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 294kcal
Author Nora Taylor

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • (2) 15-ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup vegan cream See Notes
  • 2 cups baby spinach sliced
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves chopped
  • optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese I used Violife
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Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan over low-medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  • Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Now add the chickpeas, broth, tomato paste, cream and spinach and stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until warm and the spinach has wilted. Taste; add more salt, pepper or red pepper flakes as desired.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil and grated parmesan. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping, or on to of cooked rice, pasta or even a baked sweet potato. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. For vegan marry me chicken, try substituting the chickpeas for any vegan chicken you like, including my homemade seitan chicken. Or make my crispy baked tofu and use that instead.
  2. For the cream, you can use any store bought dairy free creamer (I love Ripple’s Half and Half), full fat coconut milk, another unsweetened plant milk or best of all, homemade cashew cream.
  3. To make cashew cream for the cream – Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil (I use my tea kettle). Pour the hot water over ¾ cup raw cashews and let soak for 5 minutes or up to an hour. Drain the cashews and add to a high powered blender with 1 cup of fresh water and blend until creamy and smooth.
  4. If you use a store bought cream or coconut milk, you may want to thicken the chickpeas as the sauce won’t be as thick. To do this, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water in a bowl, then stir it into the chickpea mixture at the end. It should thicken up nicely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6 servings | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 736mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1231IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 5mg

15 Minute Tahini Pasta

close up on creamy tahini pasta in a large skillet with tomatoes and basil.This simple Tahini Pasta is ready to eat in just 15 minutes! Pasta is tossed in an easy, ultra-creamy, and delightfully nutty tahini sauce, leaving you with the best weekday dinner or lunch. Looking for more easy pasta recipes? Check out my One Pot Pasta, 15 Minute Lemon Pasta, and Green Pasta! I’m a huge…

close up on creamy tahini pasta in a large skillet with tomatoes and basil.

This simple Tahini Pasta is ready to eat in just 15 minutes! Pasta is tossed in an easy, ultra-creamy, and delightfully nutty tahini sauce, leaving you with the best weekday dinner or lunch.

Looking for more easy pasta recipes? Check out my One Pot Pasta, 15 Minute Lemon Pasta, and Green Pasta!

creamy tahini pasta in a large skillet with tomatoes and basil.

I’m a huge fan of easy vegan pasta dinners. They’re low-effort and the whole family loves ‘em! The best part is that you don’t need fancy ingredients for an unforgettable pasta dinner. All it takes are the right pantry staples.

That’s exactly what this 15 Minute Tahini Pasta recipe is all about—simplicity! 

It combines a 6-ingredient creamy tahini pasta sauce with your favorite cooked pasta noodles, cherry tomatoes (or any veggies you like), and fresh basil. The savory-nutty-tangy flavors are perfectly balanced and every bite is more comforting than the last!

Why you’ll love this creamy tahini pasta

  • It’s crazy easy – Would you believe me if I told you that it only takes 15 minutes to make pasta with tahini sauce? It’s true!
  • Super rich and creamy – Two surprising ingredients make this tahini pasta creamy and indulgent: tahini sauce and pasta cooking water! That, plus a handful of simple seasonings, makes this simple yet luxurious meal one to remember.
  • Flexible – There are so many ways to make this recipe your own. Stretch it a little further by adding more vegetables; play with the flavors using extra seasonings and aromatics.
stirring a creamy tahini sauce in a saucepan with a wooden spoon.

Frequently asked questions

What is tahini?

Tahini is a seed paste made from ground sesame seeds. It’s a lot like nut butter but has a runnier texture and a slightly bitter, nutty taste. Tahini is a staple ingredient in hummus but can also add flavor and creaminess to plenty of other recipes, like homemade salad dressings, baked goods, and more.

Can this recipe be made gluten-free?

Of course! Just replace the regular pasta with your favorite short gluten-free pasta noodles.

What can I add to this?

Put your own spin on this dish with the seasonings and add-ins of your choice! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Vegetables – Steamed or roasted asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, or artichokes would add bulk to this dish.

Vegan cheese – Stir in a little vegan parmesan cheese, 2 to 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, or a generous dollop of vegan mascarpone to give the pasta a cheesy twist.

Protein – Toss the pasta with a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas, butter beans, or cannellini beans, or top it with your favorite vegan chicken or baked tofu to make it more filling.

How do you store the leftovers?

After it cools to room temperature, transfer the leftover pasta to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Add a splash of water, broth, or non-dairy milk to make the consistency saucy again, if needed.

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close up on creamy tahini pasta in a large skillet with tomatoes and basil.
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15 Minute Tahini Pasta

This simple Tahini Pasta is ready to eat in just 15 minutes! Pasta is tossed in an easy, ultra-creamy, and delightfully nutty tahini sauce, leaving you with the best weekday dinner or lunch.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 427kcal
Author Nora Taylor

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces short pasta noodles penne or fusilli
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 large cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup tahini drippy, not super thick
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1-2 cups reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved, optional
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Instructions

  • Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups of the pasta cooking water, then drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, warm the olive oil over low-medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in the tahini, lemon juice, red chili flakes, reserved pasta water and salt. Stir well.
  • Now add the cooked pasta and mix. Add the fresh basil and halved tomatoes and mix into the creamy pasta.
  • If the pasta gets too dry, add a bit more warm water. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. If your tahini happens to be thick and not drippy, I recommend adding additional pasta water until it’s creamy and smooth.
  2. For gluten free, substitute a gluten free pasta of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6 servings | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Butter Beans Recipe

sliced bread dipped in a batch of creamy butter beans.This Tuscan-inspired butter beans recipe tosses canned butter beans in a rich and creamy sun dried tomato sauce. It’s incredibly comforting, healthy, and ready in just 20 minutes! Transform more of the canned beans in your pantry with these Best Vegan Baked Beans, Easy Chickpea Curry, and White Bean Soup recipes! You’ll never look at…

sliced bread dipped in a batch of creamy butter beans.

This Tuscan-inspired butter beans recipe tosses canned butter beans in a rich and creamy sun dried tomato sauce. It’s incredibly comforting, healthy, and ready in just 20 minutes!

Transform more of the canned beans in your pantry with these Best Vegan Baked Beans, Easy Chickpea Curry, and White Bean Soup recipes!

sliced bread dipped in a batch of creamy butter beans.

You’ll never look at a can of butter beans the same way again after trying this rich and comforting butter beans recipe! It combines canned butter beans with a luxurious cashew cream, sun dried tomato, and Italian herb sauce that’s easy to make in a blender. Every bite tastes like it came from your favorite Italian restaurant, especially when scooped up with crusty bread!

There’s really no chopping at all required (except the optional slicing of baby spinach), so this is truly a ridiculously easy and incredible meal!

Why you’ll fall in love with this butter beans recipe

  • Marry Me Butter Beans – Ever heard of Marry Me Chicken? This recipe is a play on that indulgent, creamy, and crave-worthy meal but uses non-dairy substitutes and canned butter beans instead of meat.
  • Creamy and indulgent, but healthy – Every bite of this canned butter beans recipe is rich, creamy, and comforting. You won’t even notice that it’s loaded with plant-based protein and fiber!
  • Incredibly comforting – Make sure you have plenty of crusty bread (maybe my Dutch Oven Bread?) on the side because you’ll want to scoop up every last drop of this heavenly comfort food.
ingredients for a Tuscan cashew cream sauce in a blender.

How to make this vegan butter beans recipe

Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.

First, quickly soak the cashews in boiling water for 5 minutes.

Afterward, drain the water and add the cashews to a high-powered blender along with the garlic, sun dried tomatoes, basil leaves, lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.

a creamy orange Tuscan sauce in a blender.

Pour the sauce into a large skillet. Stir in the drained and rinsed butter beans, then heat over medium heat. Simmer the sun dried tomato sauce and beans, stirring often, until heated through.

For a thinner consistency, stir splashes of water into the sauce until it’s as thin as you like.

Lastly, stir the spinach and more sun dried tomatoes (optional) into the sauce. Cook until the spinach wilts, then serve the creamy butter beans in a bowl with crusty bread on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

For a truly impressive presentation, top the Tuscan butter beans with chopped fresh basil, a pinch of red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, and/or vegan parmesan cheese.

butter beans on top of a creamy Tuscan sun dried tomato sauce in a large black skillet.

Frequently asked questions

Are butter beans the same as lima beans?

Yes, butter beans and lima beans are the exact same thing! Depending on where you are in the world, the can of beans may be labeled “butter beans” or “lima beans”.

Can I make this with dry butter beans instead?

Sure. To cook dry butter beans, soak 1.5 cups of dried butter beans in water overnight and boil them in fresh water the next day until they’re tender.

I can’t find butter beans. What can I use instead?

You can swap the canned butter beans for 2 cans of another soft and creamy white bean, like cannellini beans, great northern beans, or navy beans. Even chickpeas work well!

What can I substitute for the cashews?

I haven’t tested it, but you should be fine to use blanched slivered almonds instead of cashews in the sauce. For a nut-free alternative, experiment with raw sunflower seeds or 1 can of full-fat coconut milk instead (don’t use as much water with this option, just add water as need to the pan).

How do you serve this easy butter beans recipe?

These creamy sun dried tomato butter beans are hearty enough to be served on their own, either by the spoonful or scooped up with fresh, crusty bread. I like it with a sliced baguette from the store or slices of my Dutch Oven Bread!

If you’d like to stretch the meal a bit further, spoon the beans over a bowl of pasta, cooked white or brown rice, or the whole grains of your choice. Include this Kale Caesar Salad on the side to round out every bite, and finish the meal with my Vegan Chocolate Cake for dessert!

How do you store leftover butter beans?

Once the beans and sauce are cooled to room temperature, transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw the leftovers overnight in the fridge before reheating.

sliced bread dipped in a batch of creamy butter beans.
sliced bread dipped in a batch of creamy butter beans.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Butter Beans Recipe

This Tuscan-inspired butter beans recipe tosses canned butter beans in a rich and creamy sun dried tomato sauce. It’s incredibly comforting, healthy, and ready in just 20 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 257kcal
Author Nora Taylor

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews*
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes plus more if desired
  • 7-8 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water + more as needed
  • (2) 15-ounce cans butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups baby spinach sliced
  • crusty bread for serving, optional
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Instructions

  • Soak the cashews: Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil (I use my tea kettle). Pour the hot water over the cashews and let soak for 5 minutes or up to an hour.
  • Blend the sauce: Drain the cashews and add to a high powered blender, along with the garlic, sun dried tomatoes, basil leaves, lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and water. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  • Cook sauce and beans: Pour the creamy sauce into a large skillet. Add the drained and rinsed beans and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring often. Add a little more water, if desired, for a thinner sauce.
  • Stir in spinach and finish: Stir in the spinach and more sun dried tomatoes, if desired. Cook until the spinach wilts and is bright green. Remove from heat and taste, adding salt or black pepper as needed. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

  1. You can substitute sunflower seeds or raw slivered almonds for the cashews, if needed. Or use a can of full fat coconut milk and omit the water (or use more as needed to thin the sauce).
  2. If you can’t find butter beans, this recipe works well with any kind of white beans – great northern, navy or chickpeas.
  3. I love to serve it with crusty bread for dipping, but it’s good over rice, quinoa or another grain as well.
  4. This is a great meal prep recipe! Store the leftovers in covered containers for up to 4 days. Reheat and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 5 servings | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 970mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1236IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 5mg

Vegan Breakfast Burritos

square image of a close up vegan breakfast burrito with eggy mixture and potato veggiesDelicious and easy to make Vegan Breakfast Burritos are loaded with tofu scramble, vegan queso and easy potato veggie hash. They freeze perfectly for quick and filling weekday morning breakfasts! Want more savory vegan breakfast ideas? Try my Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches (freezer friendly), The Best Tofu Scramble and JUST Egg Omelette. There isn’t usually time…

square image of a close up vegan breakfast burrito with eggy mixture and potato veggies

Delicious and easy to make Vegan Breakfast Burritos are loaded with tofu scramble, vegan queso and easy potato veggie hash. They freeze perfectly for quick and filling weekday morning breakfasts!

Want more savory vegan breakfast ideas? Try my Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches (freezer friendly), The Best Tofu Scramble and JUST Egg Omelette.

burrito cut in half with foil around it on wood board with eggy mixture plus veggies

There isn’t usually time for fluffy pancakes or vegan omelettes during busy weekday mornings. We need a meal or snack that is filling, nutritious and full of flavor to grab and head out the door.

If you’re in the mood for something savory, try these Vegan Breakfast Burritos. They’re made with filling ingredients like eggy tofu scramble mixed with an incredible vegan queso, and breakfast hash with potatoes and beans.

Breakfast burritos are the best option to enjoy when you need a change from your usual overnight oats or green smoothies. Warm, savory, and satisfying, this protein-packed breakfast will keep you full for hours. 

How to make vegan breakfast burritos

Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.

First, make the super easy vegan queso in your blender. Set aside while you make the hash.

For the breakfast hash, all you need to do is warm oil in a large skillet and add the potatoes (I used a combination of sweet and yellow). Stir to coat in the oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover and cook for about 10 minutes.

Uncover and add the red pepper and cook for another 15 minutes, until the potatoes and cooked and golden. Lastly, add the garlic, cook for a minute, then remove from heat and stir in the drained and rinsed beans.

breakfast hash in pan with sweet and regular potatoes, red pepper and beans

Next, make the easy tofu scramble. Stir the delicious queso into the tofu scramble. YUM.

tofu scramble yellow with creamy sauce being added to a pan
egg looking yellow mixture in pan on wood board

Lastly, assemble the burritos by laying a large tortilla flat. Add some of the tofu-queso mixture, followed by the hash. You can add anything else you want, like avocado slices, vegan sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro or hot sauce, but I keep them simple for freezing.

Fold the sides over the filling and roll up, tucking the edges as you go.

tortilla on wood board with veggie potato beans and eggy mixture

Frequently Asked Questions

Do breakfast burritos freeze well?

Yes, that’s my favorite thing about this recipe. Wrap each one in foil or other wrap and place in a freezer friendly bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

What is the best way to reheat frozen breakfast burritos?

Since I’m usually in a hurry, I just wrap in a paper towel and microwave them for 1 minute, then flip and microwave for 1-2 more minutes, until warm in the middle.

You can also bake at 350 degrees F wrapped in foil in the oven for about 20-30 minutes.

How do I prevent a soggy burrito?

Don’t add a lot of liquid in the filling, like watery salsa, especially if freezing. Make sure your tofu scramble isn’t super watery; cook the water from the tofu off, then mix in the queso.

What else can I add to vegan breakfast burritos?

Pickled red onions, tempeh bacon, vegan sausage, chorizo, vegan sour cream, pico de gallo, hot sauce, cilantro and/or avocado.

yellow eggy looking mixture in vegan breakfast burrito, a hand holding a cut in half burrito
square image of a close up vegan breakfast burrito with eggy mixture and potato veggies
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Vegan Breakfast Burritos

Delicious and easy to make Vegan Breakfast Burritos are loaded with tofu scramble, vegan queso and easy potato veggie hash. They freeze perfectly for quick and filling weekday morning breakfasts!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 burritos
Calories 476kcal
Author Nora Taylor

Ingredients

Queso

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
  • 3/4 cup medium chunky salsa
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
  • 1/4 cup juice from pickled jalapeño jar
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Hash

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced small
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced small
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 15 ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed

Tofu Scramble

The Rest

  • 8 large tortillas
  • optional hot sauce, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro
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Instructions

Make the queso

  • Soak the cashews: Bring 3-4 cups of water to a boil (I use my tea kettle). Pour the hot water over the cashews and let soak for 5 minutes or up to an hour.
  • Blend: Drain the cashews, discard the soaking water and add to a high powered blender. Add the salsa, jalapeños and the juices, nutritional yeast and salt and blend until very smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed. Set aside.

Make the hash

  • Warm the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the potatoes and toss them to coat with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then place a lid on the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the red bell pepper and cook for another 15 minutes or so, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are cooked and golden brown.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes, stirring so it doesn't burn. Remove from heat and stir in the beans.

Make the tofu scramble

  • Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove the tofu from the package and drain the water. Crumble the tofu into the pan with your hands then cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until the water from the tofu is mostly gone.
  • Add the nutritional yeast, black salt and turmeric and stir into the tofu. Cook for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Pour the queso into the pan with the tofu scramble and stir.

Assemble the burritos

  • Place a tortilla flat. Add some tofu scramble with queso, followed by a generous serving of the hash. Add hot sauce, cilantro, tomatoes or anything else you like (but avoid adding anything more if freezing).
  • Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll, tucking the edges as you go.
  • If desired, coat a pan with oil and pan fry the burritos on each side until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Serve immediately, or wrap each one tightly in foil or other wrap and freeze. To reheat a frozen burrito, wrap in foil and warm in the oven at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes, or microwave for about 2-3 minutes flipping halfway through, until warm.

Notes

  1. Gluten free – Use a large gluten free tortilla.
  2. Lower sodium – To keep these lower in sodium, use salt free canned beans, and don’t add as much salt to the queso, hash or tofu scramble. 
  3. Soy free – Use scrambled JUST Egg instead of tofu, or chickpea scramble.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 8 burritos | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 1115mg | Potassium: 932mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 8672IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 5mg