Plant-Based Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Hero

A delicious plant-based twist on the classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, featuring smoky tempeh, fluffy chickpea scramble, and creamy vegan cheese stuffed in a hero roll.

⏱️ 15 minutes Prep Time
🍳 10 minutes Cook Time
🍽️ 2 Servings
🎯 Easy Difficulty
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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

460Calories
22gProtein
18gFat

Ingredients

For 2 servings

  • 2 hero rolls
  • 4 slices of tempeh bacon
  • 1 cup chickpeas (cooked, drained)
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black salt (for an eggy flavor)
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 slices vegan cheese
  • Fresh spinach or arugula (for garnish)

Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until they are softened.
  2. In a bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas with a fork until slightly chunky. Stir in nutritional yeast, turmeric, and black salt for flavor.
  3. Add the chickpea mixture to the skillet with the sautéed veggies. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. In a separate skillet, cook the tempeh bacon according to package instructions until crispy.
  5. Toast the hero rolls lightly. Place a slice of vegan cheese on the bottom half of each roll.
  6. Spoon the chickpea scramble onto the rolls, followed by the crispy tempeh bacon.
  7. Top with fresh spinach or arugula, and then close the hero with the top half of the roll.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your plant-based bacon, egg, and cheese hero!

Health Benefits

Nutritional advantages of this recipe

  • Calories: 460
  • Protein: 22g
  • Fat: 18g