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    Home » Breakfast

    Vegan Breakfast Burrito

    Published: Feb 17, 2023 · by Nico

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    Here's an easy, satisfying, and delicious vegan breakfast burrito made with tofu scramble, black beans, pepper, and tasty toppings like cashew sour cream, avocado, and hot sauce.

    You can make this recipe in about 15 minutes, and it's excellent for meal prep as you can keep it in the fridge for days.

    Vegan Breakfast Burrito with lime and avocado

    Check out our best vegan breakfast recipe collection!

    On this page:
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Make Ahead & Storage
    • More tofu recipes
    • More breakfast ideas
    • Recipe

    This vegan breakfast burrito recipe combines our easy and tasty tofu scramble with delicious Mexican ingredients.

    The tofu makes this meal filling and nutritious. To make it flavorful, we fry it with onions, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes.

    Then we add black beans and bell pepper to pack the vegan burrito filling with even more flavor.

    As usual, this recipe should serve you as a guideline, so change it based on your preferences and what you have in the fridge.

    For example, I love adding chipotle powder (a staple in our pantry) to pack the burrito with a spicy and smokey taste.

    For toppings, you can add chopped tomatoes, fresh lime, jalapeños, cilantro, hot sauce, vegan sour cream, guacamole, avocado spread, or sliced avocado.

    This recipe is as delicious as it is versatile. Have it for breakfast, lunch, or a no-fuss dinner, and let us know your thoughts.

    Vegan breakfast burrito filling

    Ingredients

    Tofu

    You can use firm tofu or extra firm tofu to fill this delicious vegan burrito.

    Plant milk

    You can use any plant milk of your choice if it's unsweetened and plain, without flavor.

    We like using oat milk or soy milk.

    Plant milk adds moisture to the tofu making it a lot more pleasant to eat. Granted, you can make this recipe without it, but it tends to turn out a little too dry for our taste.

    So we recommend adding some plant milk to make the filling moist and similar to a scrambled egg texture.

    Olive oil

    We use it to make the flavor base with garlic and onion.

    Substitute avocado oil, coconut oil, or any other vegetable oil for olive oil.

    Onion and garlic

    Gently frying a yellow or white onion and a couple of cloves of garlic in olive oil will infuse the filling for the burrito with plenty of flavors and make the tofu taste delicious.

    Cumin

    Cumin is a staple spice in Mexican food, and we think it's delicious in this recipe.

    You can use whole cumin seeds or ground cumin.

    Red pepper flakes

    To make the dish spicy, we like to add red pepper flakes.

    Substitute chili powder, cayenne powder, fresh serrano chilis, or other Mexican chilis for red pepper flakes.

    Turmeric

    We use turmeric to color the tofu and make the tofu scramble look more palatable and more similar to scrambled eggs.

    Also, turmeric is delicious with cumin and other ingredients, so we strongly recommend it.

    Black beans

    Black beans are our choice for breakfast recipes (we also use them in our sweet potato hash) because they are smaller and have thinner skin than other beans.

    We use canned black beans, drained and rinsed from their liquid; however, you can also use dried black beans that you cooked in lightly salted boiling water until tender (about 2 hours).

    Substitute red kidney beans and pinto beans for black beans.

    Bell pepper

    Bell pepper + cumin + beans = happy tummy! We love this combination of flavors, especially in a Mexican-inspired dish.

    You can use yellow, green, or red bell pepper.

    Salt and pepper

    We recommend sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    Serve it with

    You'll need a wrap to eat this dish. You can use a flour tortilla, a corn tortilla, a gluten-free tortilla, a whole wheat tortilla, or put the filling on a slice of toasted bread.

    For toppings, we recommend the following:

    • Cilantro, lime, and jalapeños
    • Sliced avocado or guacamole or avocado spread;
    • Vegan sour cream - we make our own with cashews, and it's delicious;
    • Diced tomatoes or, even better, Pico de Gallo;
    • Hot sauce
    • Vegan cheeses, ideally, that melt.

    Optional Add-Ins

    As we mentioned before, take this vegan breakfast burrito recipe as a guideline, and feel free to add your favorite ingredients.

    Some delicious ones we tried were spring onions, roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and corn kernels.

    Vegan breakfast burrito with sour cream

    Instructions

    In a nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet, warm the oil, add chopped onion, and fry on medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion starts to sweat.

    Add grated garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes and fry one more minute or until you smell the fragrant cumin aroma.

    onions in a skillet

    Add diced bell pepper and drained black beans and cook for 3 minutes on high heat, stirring often.

    black beans and vegetables in a skillet

    Take the tofu out of the package, drain it, and crumble it with your hands into the pan.

    Season with salt and pepper and fry it on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.

    Add the plant milk and turmeric, stir, and cook for a few minutes until the tofu absorbs the milk.

    At this point, you can add other seasonings like chipotle powder (strongly recommend) and dried oregano.

    Vegan breakfast burrito filling in a skillet

    Taste and adjust for salt and spices (important).

    Transfer to a serving bowl/plate and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro, lime, and optionally hot sauce.

    Vegan breakfast burrito with hot sauce

    Serving suggestions

    You can serve the burrito filling on its own, with rice, on a slice of toasted bread, or in a tortilla wrap.

    You can warm up the burrito in the microwave, on a skillet, in the oven, or on an open flame.

    We recommend topping it with fresh lime, cilantro, avocado, hot sauce, and vegan sour cream.

    Vegan breakfast burrito with tofu scramble

    You can also serve it with:

    • Guacamole (avocado, lime juice, garlic, tomato, red onion, cilantro).
    • Avocado spread (avocado, tahini, lemon, garlic, salt).
    • Avocado salad (cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, parsley, lemon juice).
    • Pico de Gallo, salsa, or tomato salad (heirloom tomatoes, red onion, basil, olive oil).
    • Tahini sauce (tahini, water, lemon juice, salt, garlic).
    • Roasted bell peppers: (olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil).
    • avocado salad
      Avocado Salad
    • vegan sour cream
      Vegan Sour Cream
    • avocado spread
      Avocado Spread
    • roasted bell peppers with basil
      Roasted Peppers

    I don't know about you, but I have never managed in my entire life to properly close a burrito and wrap it in foil because I put way too much filling in, and that's ok with me.

    Vegan breakfast burrito on a plate

    Variations

    Sweet Potato Hash Burrito

    Sweet potato hash is probably our favorite sweet potato dish right now, especially when we put it in a tortilla wrap with avocado, lime, cilantro, sour cream, and jalapeños.

    It makes the perfect filling for a vegan burrito and is an excellent alternative to the one with tofu.

    Check out our sweet potato hash recipe.

    Sweet Potato Hash on tortilla

    Make Ahead & Storage

    Make ahead: this one's a good recipe to make ahead because it keeps well in the fridge for days. Also, it tastes great when you reheat it, so feel free to make a big batch if you like.

    Refrigerator: keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Freezer: let the vegan breakfast burrito filling cool down completely, then transfer it to a freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Thaw: defrost in the refrigerator over several hours or in the microwave.

    Reheat: you can warm the filling on a pan with a drizzle of oil or in the microwave for 2 minutes.

    Vegan breakfast burrito with hot sauce

    More tofu recipes

    Get more weeknight dinner inspiration with these easy-to-make tofu ideas:

    • Tofu scramble (turmeric, soy milk, garlic powder, fresh parsley).
    • Tofu "chicken" cacciatore (passata, black olives, capers, rosemary, garlic).
    • Lemon tofu (lemon, cornstarch, flour, garlic, rosemary).
    • Fried tofu (olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika).
    • Tofu curry (coconut milk, cauliflower, curry, ginger, garlic, turmeric, garam masala).

    More breakfast ideas

    Here are some of our delicious vegan breakfasts for you:

    • Bircher muesli (oats, green apples, milk, almonds, raisins).
    • No-nuts tofu cream cheese (tofu, soy milk, tahini, olive oil, garlic, herbs).
    • Chickpea Frittata (chickpea flour, olive oil, zucchini, red onion, parsley).
    • Homemade granola (rolled oats, walnuts, almonds, seeds, tahini, maple syrup).
    • Vegan pancakes (flour, baking powder, sugar, dairy-free milk, vanilla).
    • tofu cream cheese on bread
      Tofu Cream Cheese
    • vegan pancakes with maple syrup
      Vegan Pancakes
    • authentic bircher muesli
      Bircher Muesli
    • Granola with yogurt and blueberries
      Homemade Granola (Oil-Free)

    For many more breakfast ideas, check out our breakfast category page.

    Recipe

    Vegan Breakfast Burrito with lime and sour cream

    Vegan Breakfast Burrito

    Author: Nico
    Here's an easy, satisfying, and delicious vegan breakfast burrito made with tofu scramble, black beans, bell peppers, and tasty toppings.
    You can make this recipe in about 20 minutes, and it's excellent for meal prep as you can keep it in the fridge for days.
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    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American, Mexican-Inspired
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 161 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes + 1 teaspoon chipotle powder optional
    • 1 small can (15 ounces) black beans
    • 1 yellow bell pepper
    • 14 - 16 ounces firm tofu
    • 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup plant milk plain and unsweetened (we use oat milk or soy milk)
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric

    Serve with

    • tortilla wraps, lime, cilantro, avocado, hot sauce, vegan sour cream, jalapeños

    Instructions
     

    • In a skillet on medium heat, fry chopped onion with oil for 5 minutes.
      Add grated garlic, red pepper flakes, and cumin and fry one more minute.
      onions in a skillet
    • Add drained and rinsed beans and diced bell pepper.
      Fry on high heat for 3 minutes stirring often.
      black beans and vegetables in a skillet
    • Crumble the tofu with your hands right into the pan, season with salt, pepper, and fry on medium-high heat for 5 minutes stirring often.
      Add plant milk and turmeric, then stir and cook for a few more minutes until the tofu absorbs the milk.
      tofu scrambled in a skillet with beans
    • Taste and adjust for salt and spices.
      Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with lime, cilantro, and optionally hot sauce.
      Vegan breakfast burrito with hot sauce
    • Warm up the tortilla wrap in a microwave, oven, or skillet then fill it with the vegan breakfast burrito filling.
      We recommend adding vegan sour cream, sliced avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, lime, and hot sauce.
      Vegan breakfast burrito with sour cream

    Video Recipe

    Vegan Breakfast Burrito (ready in 15 mins)

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate for 1 serving of the vegan breakfast burrito filling out of 6 servings, without the tortilla wrap or toppings.
    MAKE AHEAD & STORAGE
    - Make ahead: this one's a good recipe to make ahead because it keeps well in the fridge for days. Also, it tastes great when you reheat it, so feel free to make a big batch if you like.
    - Refrigerator: keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    - Freezer: let the vegan breakfast burrito filling cool down completely, then transfer it to a freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to 3 months.
    - Thaw: defrost in the refrigerator over several hours or in the microwave.
    - Reheat: you can warm the filling on a pan with a drizzle of oil or in the microwave for 2 minutes.
     
     

    Nutritional Values

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Breakfast Burrito
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 161 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 0mg0%
    Potassium 241mg7%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Dietary Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 831IU17%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg10%
    Vitamin C 30mg36%
    Vitamin E 2mg13%
    Vitamin K 4µg4%
    Calcium 161mg16%
    Folate 46µg12%
    Iron 2mg11%
    Manganese 0.2mg10%
    Magnesium 19mg5%
    Zinc 0.4mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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