Vegan Breakfast Pizza Casserole

Hi everyone, it’s Jenny here! If you’re looking for a breakfast that combines the best of both worlds—pizza and a hearty meal—then you’re going to love this Vegan Breakfast Pizza Casserole. Imagine crispy pizza crust topped with fluffy tofu scramble, fresh veggies, and a sprinkle of vegan cheese. It’s not just delicious but also a delightful way to start your day!

I love to prepare this casserole for weekend brunches or when we have friends over. It’s a fun twist on traditional breakfast dishes and a surefire hit with both kids and adults. The best part? It’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pizza crust (vegan)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, drained and crumbled
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup vegan cheese shreds
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)

Equipment/Utensils

• Skillet
• Baking dish (9×13 inch)
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board

Preparation Steps

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the bell pepper and mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until tender. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
3. Prepare Tofu Scramble: In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled tofu, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, turmeric, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
4. Assemble Casserole: Spread the pizza crust evenly in the bottom of a greased baking dish. Top with the sautéed vegetables and tofu scramble. Sprinkle vegan cheese shreds evenly over the top.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle with fresh basil before serving. Let the casserole cool slightly before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 310
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 15g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)

• Vitamin A: 25%
• Vitamin C: 30%
• Calcium: 20%
• Iron: 15%
• Folate: 20%

This Vegan Breakfast Pizza Casserole is a game-changer for breakfast! It’s a fun and flavorful way to get your day started right. Enjoy making it as much as you’ll enjoy eating it. Happy cooking!

Vegan Breakfast Pizza Casserole

jenny

I love to prepare this casserole for weekend brunches or when we have friends over. It’s a fun twist on traditional breakfast dishes and a surefire hit with both kids and adults. The best part? It’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Print Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 37 minutes mins

Total Time 57 minutes mins

Servings 8 servings

Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 pre-made pizza crust vegan
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 1 cup mushrooms sliced
• 1 cup spinach chopped
• 1 block 14 oz firm tofu, drained and crumbled
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup vegan cheese shreds
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the bell pepper and mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until tender. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
• Prepare Tofu Scramble: In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled tofu, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, turmeric, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
• Assemble Casserole: Spread the pizza crust evenly in the bottom of a greased baking dish. Top with the sautéed vegetables and tofu scramble. Sprinkle vegan cheese shreds evenly over the top.
• Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle with fresh basil before serving. Let the casserole cool slightly before cutting into squares.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 310
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 15g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)

• Vitamin A: 25%
• Vitamin C: 30%
• Calcium: 20%
• Iron: 15%
• Folate: 20%

This Vegan Breakfast Pizza Casserole is a game-changer for breakfast! It’s a fun and flavorful way to get your day started right. Enjoy making it as much as you’ll enjoy eating it. Happy cooking!