10 Veggie-Packed Plant-Based Breakfasts

Pancakes, yogurt, muffins, and oatmeal all make wonderfully delicious and sometimes healthy breakfasts.  Pancakes are great for piling on your favorite fruits and syrups and muffins are ideal for breakfasts on the go.

But, sometimes a savory breakfast is just what you fancy first thing in the morning. If you have time to make yourself and your loved ones a slap-up breakfast then there is time to include some veggies in your morning meal and get started on your ‘daily five.’

Burritos, tofu scrambles, savory crêpes, vegan bacon, and other, perhaps more unusual, recipes make it onto this OGP list of breakfasts that celebrate all the colors and flavors of veggies.

1.  Mushroom and Asparagus Crêpes

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Here we have a very quick and easy way to bring a few veggies to the breakfast table. Gabrielle St. Claire‘s recipe for Mushroom and Asparagus Crêpes is the ideal breakfast food and is great for any time of the day, at that!  The light crêpes are filled with tender asparagus and sautéed mushrooms.  The crêpes are then topped with a rich and creamy vegan hollandaise sauce.

 2.  Breakfast Sandwich With Tempeh Bacon

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This is a really hearty sandwich filled with delicious and energizing ingredients that will set you up just right for the day ahead. Brittany Mullins‘ Breakfast Sandwich With Tempeh Bacon takes a lightly toasted English muffin and piles into it some creamy avocado, kale, and tempeh bacon.  The tempeh is flavored with soy sauce, liquid smoke, and the perfect blend of spices to give it that authentic ‘bacon’ flavor.

3.  Vegetable Poha

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Poha is a traditional Indian dish that is typically eaten for breakfast.  Poha is parboiled basmati rice that has been flattened and is used in a similar way to rolled oats.  In this recipe for Vegetable Poha by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler, avocado, onions, carrots, peas, and sweet potatoes join a host of spices, nuts, and seeds to make a satisfying and colorful start to your day.

4.  Smoky Tempeh Scramble

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Move aside tofu scramble, Smoky Tempeh Scramble is on the scene.  Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler‘s breakfast feast is filled with protein and veggies and could really be enjoyed any time of the day.  The smokiness comes from smoked paprika and veggies come in the form of spinach, peppers, and onions.

5.  Spinach and Artichoke Soufflé

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It’s the light and fluffy ‘cheesy’ tofu and veggies wrapped in a flaky puff pastry that makes you feel as though you are eating soufflé. Jennifer Rose Rossano‘s recipe for Spinach and Artichoke Soufflé is an ideal candidate for a spot in the breakfast or brunch table.

6.  Baked Smoky Carrot Bacon

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Check out another plant-based recipe for breakfast bacon.  This Baked Smoky Carrot Bacon by Lisa Andersson and Erik Huss is great for adding to tofu scrambles, putting on sandwiches, or adding to your English-Style fried breakfast.  Thinly sliced carrot is marinated in garlic and smoked paprika, then crisped up in the skillet.

7.  Kale, Sweet Potato and Tempeh Breakfast Hash

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More tempeh for breakfast. This time it teams up with kale and sweet potatoes to make this colorful and filling Kale, Sweet Potato and Tempeh Breakfast Hash by Carina Wolff.  The tempeh makes this a protein-filled meal and the kale and sweet potatoes fuel you with an arm’s length list of vitamins and minerals.

8.  Breakfast Burritos

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The good old breakfast burrito!  You can’t go wrong with these Breakfast Burritos by Robin Browne.  They are crammed with roasted potatoes, cheezy tofu, avocado and lime crema, and refreshing salsa.  This is a protein-packed and fun breakfast that is sure to please any breakfast guest.  This recipe calls for gluten-free tortillas, but you are free to use whatever works for you.

9.  Potato Leek Quiche

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Quiche for breakfast sounds right, right?  Well, this recipe for Potato Leek Quiche by Nele Liivlaid certainly makes a great breakfast treat.  This is a recipe for a special occasion or a lazy Sunday morning. The quiche is filled with potatoes and leeks that are baked into a cheesy chickpea ‘egg’. This recipe is also gluten-free.

10.  Polenta Frittata With Mushroom, Tomato, and Basil

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This breakfast is filled with classic flavors.  This is the ideal breakfast for this time of year, with tomatoes and basil abundant in our gardens and at Farmer’s Markets.  Hannah Sunderani‘s Polenta Frittata With Mushroom, Tomato, and Basil is ‘eggy’ in the middle and baked to the perfect crisp on the outside.  Serve this as a special breakfast feast.

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