Crispy Tofu Hash Browns
You will shocked that you can transform a basic block of tofu into crispy tofu hash browns! This is a delicious high protein breakfast that can be customized to your liking. Top with cheese, green onion, sriracha, salsa, and more!
Ingredients
Ingredient notes:
- Super firm tofu or extra firm tofu – (See photo below) The best type of tofu for this recipe is super firm. This is even denser than extra firm tofu. No need to press it- just dab it with a paper towel to get rid of extra moisture. If you don’t have this at your grocery store, you can still use extra firm tofu – just make sure to press for at least 20 minutes.
- Spices – Garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
- Nutritional yeast – Adds a slight cheesy flavor (but not overpowering!)
- Oil – I use extra virgin olive oil.
- Vegan cheese (optional but recommended) – I use Follow Your Heart cheddar cheese shreds.
See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.
How to Make Tofu Hash Browns
Shred your tofu
Pat your super firm tofu dry with a paper towel or dish cloth.
Shred your tofu using a grater. Try to make long strokes to get more hash-brown-like pieces.
*FYI- some of your tofu with crumble naturally as you grate it – that’s okay! Just try to shred as much of the block as possible.
Add spices
In a large bowl combine your tofu shreds with the spices and mix well.
Pan-fry tofu hash brown
Coat a large saucepan (the largest one you have) with 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Let it warm for a few minutes.Add your tofu hashbrown mixture and spread it evenly over the pan to create a large circle. Press it down with your spatula evenly.
Cook your tofu hashbrown for ~ 6 minutes, then flip. It should be golden and crispy. *FYI – the tofu hash brown does not maintain one large circle and will break into smaller pieces- this is okay!
Cook on the other side for another 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy.
Top with cheese & serve
Optional but recommended – Top your hashbrown with some cheddar cheese. Turn heat to low and cover for a few minutes until melty.
Serve by itself or with some fresh fruit and toast. Finish with your favorite toppings like diced green onion, salsa, avocado, cilantro, and more! Add more salt for your taste.
Topping Ideas
There are many toppings for these crispy tofu hash browns! They also taste delicious on their own..but you can give it a boost of extra flavor with these ideas….
- Sliced avocado
- Salsa
- Diced green onions or chives
- Cilantro, parsley, or basil
- Vegan cheese of any kind
- Sauteed mushrooms
Where can I find super firm tofu?
You can usually find super firm tofu in well-stocked supermarkets or natural food stores. It’s often located in the refrigerated section alongside other tofu products.
How do I store leftovers?
These tofu hash browns are best enjoyed the day of for ultimate crispiness. You can store leftover tofu hash browns in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove to regain that crispy texture or in the microwave for convenience.
Pro Tips
- I tried this recipe many times and found that super firm tofu created the best texture (and was easier to shred). This is tofu that has been pressed excessively to remove excess water and is denser than extra firm tofu.If you can’t find super firm tofu you can still use extra firm tofu, but make sure you press it for at least 20 minutes and pat dry thoroughly.
- When you shred your tofu, try to make longer strokes on the grater rather than short to create longer tofu shreds.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz super firm tofu* See Note below
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt add more at the end to taste
- 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Toppings
- diced green onion
- vegan cheese shreds
Instructions
- Pat your super firm tofu dry with a paper towel or dish cloth. Shred your tofu using a grater. Try to make long strokes to get more hash-brown-like pieces. FYI- some of your tofu with crumble naturally as you grate it – that's okay! Just try to shred as much of the block as possible.
- In a large bowl combine your tofu shreds with the spices and mix well.
- Coat a large saucepan (the largest one you have) with 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Let it warm for a few minutes. Add your tofu hashbrown mixture and spread it evenly over the pan to create a large circle. Press it down with your spatula evenly.
- Cook your tofu hashbrown for ~ 6 minutes, then flip. It should be golden and crispy. *FYI – the tofu hash brown does not maintain one large circle and will break into smaller pieces- this is okay!Cook on the other side for another 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Optional but recommended – Top your hashbrown with some cheddar cheese. Turn heat to low and cover for a few minutes until melty.
- Serve by itself or with some fresh fruit and toast. Finish with your favorite toppings like diced green onion, salsa, avocado, cilantro, and more! Add more salt for your taste.
Super crispy and delicious
Just tried out these tofu hash browns, and they’re a total winner! Super love the crunchy texture plus it’s healthy and absolutely delicious. Perfect way to switch up my breakfast routine! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe. Definitely a new favorite in my household!
Thanks Emma!! Happy you enjoyed them 🙂