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High-Protein Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwiches: Easy & Delicious


  • Author: meryem srhir
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x

Description

Kickstart your day with these hearty and satisfying vegetarian breakfast sandwiches—packed with plant-based protein, melty cheese, and flavorful fixings, all tucked inside a warm, toasted English muffin. Quick, customizable, and perfect for meal prep!


Ingredients

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  • 4 whole-grain English muffins, split and toasted

  • 4 large eggs or egg substitute

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese or tofu (crumbled)

  • 4 slices sharp cheddar or plant-based cheese

  • 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)

  • 1/2 cup spinach or arugula

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Hot sauce or pesto (optional)


Instructions

  1. Cook Eggs: In a skillet over medium heat, add oil or butter. Cook eggs to your preferred style (scrambled or fried). Add salt and pepper.

  2. Assemble Sandwiches: On bottom half of each muffin, layer spinach, cooked egg, cottage cheese (or tofu), and cheese. Add avocado if using.

  3. Melt Cheese: Place assembled sandwiches (open-faced) back in the skillet or under a broiler until cheese is melted.

  4. Finish: Top with muffin lid and serve warm. Add a drizzle of hot sauce or pesto for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Make-ahead friendly: wrap in foil and freeze. Reheat in microwave or oven.

  • Boost the protein even more with a veggie sausage patty or hemp seeds.

  • For vegan version: use plant-based eggs, tofu, and dairy-free cheese.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 330kal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 21g