Vegetarian Fritatta with Potatoes and Onions

Vegan frittata with potatoes and green onions
Frittata photo by Karma Pena / Getty Images
  • 70 mins
  • Prep: 20 mins,
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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By Jolinda Hackett

Updated 09/22/17

A recipe for a baked vegetarian and vegan frittata with tofu instead of eggs. Nutritional yeast provides a tangy flavor to this tofu-based vegan frittata. Similar to a quiche, this dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Try sprinkling some shredded cheese (dairy or soy) on top for even more flavor. 

Never made a vegan frittata and not sure what to expect? A vegan frittata made with tofu will have a similar flavor to an egg-based frittata dish, but the texture will be a bit different. Eggs give a baked frittata a lighter and "spongy" texture, whereas the tofu makes vegan versions a bit denser with a "smoother" mouth feel when you bite into it. Nonetheless, the flavors are quite similar, and, done right, and with all those potatoes, green onions, and the salty "umami" of the soy sauce, you won't hardly notice the difference anyways. Especially if you serve up a few mimosas on the side!

Fritatta makes an excellent dish for a vegetarian Easter breakfast, brunch, or for a light lunch as well.

What You'll Need

  • 1/4 cup olive oil (or other cooking oil)
  • 1 onion (chopped small)
  • 4 green onions (chopped, separate the greens from the bottom)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 medium potatoes (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper (divided)
  • 1 12 oz. package tofu (firm, drained and pressed)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • Optional: cheese

How to Make It

First, drain and press your tofu. Most tofu will taste best if you press it first because tofu is like a sponge - the more water you gently press out of it, the more delicious flavors it can soak up! Not sure how to do press tofu properly? See this easy step-by-step guide: How to press tofu.

Once your tofu is well-pressed, pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees.

In a large frying pan, sautee the onions, garlic, and bottoms of the green onions in olive oil for 2-3 minutes.

Add potatoes, salt and pepper, and sautee for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes are golden brown.

Blend tofu, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast in a food processor or blender until well mixed. Mixture will be somewhat thick. Add green onions and potatoes and pour into a greased pie pan.

Cook 45-50 minutes, until top is firm and cooked all the way through.

While your frittata is still hot, sprinkle the top with cheese if desired. Allow the frittata to cool slightly before slicing and serving, as this will help it set and firm up a bit more. Enjoy!

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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories 239
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Unsaturated Fat 7 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1,028 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Protein 10 g
(The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)