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Vegan Matzo Brei Recipe

Crispy, golden, perfectly eggy (without the eggs!), and packed with nostalgia, this Vegan Matzo Brei is the ultimate anytime comfort food. Whether you like it savory with caramelized onions or sweet with maple syrup, it’s a choose-your-own-adventure kind of meal. Bonus: It’s ready in under twenty minutes, so you can spend less time cooking and more time eating.

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Soaking Time
1 min
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Israeli

Ingredients

  • 4 heets unsalted matzo
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • ¾ cup JUST egg
  • ¼ teaspoon black salt or regular salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter
Savory Toppings:
  • Sautéed onions or mushrooms
  • vegan sour cream
  • chopped fresh herbs chives or parsley
Sweet Toppings:
  • maple syrup
  • Jam or fruit preserves
  • Fresh fruit
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Break the matzo sheets into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Pour the plant-based milk over the matzo and let it soak for 30-45 seconds until softened but not mushy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Just Egg, melted vegan butter, black salt (or regular salt), and black pepper until well combined. Pour the mixture over the soaked matzo and gently stir until the matzo is evenly coated.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of vegan butter to coat the surface. Pour the matzo brei mixture into the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally, until the mixture is set and lightly browned.
  4. Break up the cooked matzo brie into pieces and serve it hot, with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  5. To serve the matzo brie savory, top with sautéed onions and mushrooms, vegan sour cream, and herbs.
  6. To serve the matzo brie sweet, you can serve it with maple syrup, jam, vegan whipped cream, fruit, and/or powdered sugar.

Notes

  • 💧 Just a Little Dunk
  • Soak the matzo just enough to make it pliable without turning to mush—over-soaking leads to a soggy brei.
  • Soak the matzo just enough to make it pliable without turning to mush—over-soaking leads to a soggy brei.
  • 🔥 Sear Necessities
  • Heat your skillet properly before adding the matzo mixture. A hot pan ensures a crisp, golden crust while keeping the inside soft and tender.
  • Heat your skillet properly before adding the matzo mixture. A hot pan ensures a crisp, golden crust while keeping the inside soft and tender.
  • 🍳 Sticky Situation
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  • Just Egg has a habit of sticking, even on cast iron. Use a thin, sharp spatula to scrape up any bits as you flip, keeping the brei intact and making cleanup easier.
  • Just Egg has a habit of sticking, even on cast iron. Use a thin, sharp spatula to scrape up any bits as you flip, keeping the brei intact and making cleanup easier.

Nutrition Information

Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 2g Sodium 235mg (10%) Potassium 537mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 129IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Sodium 235mg 10%
Potassium 537mg 11%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 129IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.