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Chive & Onion Whipped Tofu Toast

10 min

Snack

Breakfast

Meal

This whipped tofu has a satisfyingly creamy texture and a bold flavour, much like cream cheese. Toasted bread and juicy tomatoes help to make this a delicious and speedy breakfast or snack option.

Servings

(2 toasts per serving)

Total

10 min

Prep

7 min

Cook

3 min

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Ingredients

Whipped tofu spread

  • 4.4 oz (125 g)
    firm tofu, pressed
  • ½ Tbsp (7 mL)
  • ½ Tbsp (7 mL)
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp (1 g)
    dried onion flakes
  • 1 tsp (3 g)
    dried minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    dried chives
  • ¼ tsp
    dried dill
  • ¼ tsp
    salt

Toast assembly

  • 1 tsp (5 mL)
    olive oil
  • 2
    slices rustic bread
  • 1
    medium tomato, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp (2 g)
    fresh basil, sliced

Optional garnishes

  • olive oil
  • ground black pepper
  • flaked sea salt

Directions

  1. To a small food processor add the ingredients for the whipped tofu. Blend until smooth.
  2. Heat a large pan on medium-high heat and add the oil. Grill the slices of bread on each side for 1 - 2 minutes, or until toasted and golden.
  3. Spread a generous amount of whipped tofu on the toasted bread.
  4. Top with a few slices of tomato and some basil leaves. If desired, finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. Enjoy!

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Grains & Starches 69%

slice rustic bread

Proteins 13%

firm tofu

nutritional yeast flakes

Fruits & Veggies 18%

medium tomato

fresh basil

Calcium

firm tofu

Fat

olive oil

olive oil

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LA - March 7, 2023, 8:41 p.m.

So good!!! And so easy! I think this is something I want to have on hand in my fridge. I think the kids would love this too!


Hailey - March 7, 2023, 6:58 a.m.

Oh my goodness. I took one bite of this and emphatically pronounced it to be my new favorite food. Incredibly tasty. Mind-bogglingly delicious. Great work y'all!

PUL Team - March 8, 2023, 5:46 p.m.

Thank you for the glowing feedback, Hailey, it means so much!


Patrick Illner - Feb. 28, 2023, 6:17 p.m.

Hello my dear PUL-Family, I hope you are well :) Could you again make more of the spreads that you can smear so for breakfast or evening on bread? Gladly also with vegan feta :) I wish you a relaxing week you dear. Your Patrick from Germany

PUL Team - March 1, 2023, 8:10 p.m.

Hey Patrick, hope you're well too! We've noted down the request. In the meantime, in case you haven't seen and are interested, we have two similar recipes that you can search for on the blog:
- Herby Garlic Cream "Cheese"
- Vegan Whipped Ricotta Toast

Hugs to Germany 🤗


Ashley - Feb. 17, 2023, 5:29 p.m.

Love this recipe 🫶🏼💗


Katia - Feb. 16, 2023, 11:24 a.m.

This has become a staple in our home! Thank you!


Joseph Patarini - Feb. 12, 2023, 2:07 a.m.

This recipe is so easy and we love to make the spread in bulk and use it throughout the week. We use it on anything from toasts to sandwiches and it is honestly the best! I would highly recommend this to anyone who is lazy like me :)

PUL Team - Feb. 12, 2023, 5:28 p.m.

Love batch-prepping this one! Thanks for the kind words, Joseph 😃


Matilde - Feb. 10, 2023, 9:10 p.m.

This recipe is AMAZING. I have a hard time eating in the morning, everything makes me sick. But this cream cheese is the only thing that can eat and it tastes so good. I eat it every day before going to school. No more boring plain toast mornings. It's also great for Sunday dinners, making a toast with tomatoes slices and olive oil, or spreading on a tortilla with vegetables, along with a soup... perfection.
It's not just me, my entire family devours it. I have to do a big batch to last through the week.

PUL Team - Feb. 11, 2023, 3:07 a.m.

Oh we're so happy the recipe is being enjoyed, Matilde, thank you 🤗

Joseph Patarini - Feb. 12, 2023, 2:08 a.m.

I love your comment! I also have to make it in big batches because it disappears so fast!


Victoria - Jan. 26, 2023, 4:59 a.m.

Really great recipe that's customizable. I added dried rubbed mint and dried dill into my mixture and it was wonderful. I'd make this again if I have some leftover tofu on hand!

PUL Team - Jan. 26, 2023, 6:15 a.m.

Mmm sounds delicious, Victoria! Thank you ☺️


jean l - Jan. 22, 2023, 6:51 p.m.

Delicious!


Hayley Elliott - Jan. 18, 2023, 10:47 a.m.

I just made this and I had it on toast and it was really tasty. Its nice to have something different from hummus. My only slight recommendation is that if you live in the UK and use the Tofoo brand it is a little dry so I had to add a little plant milk. Other than that it was a really easy recipe to make.


Anastasia - Jan. 17, 2023, 10:55 p.m.

Sorry, I wasn't wowed by it.
For the amount of effort, taste and nutritional value, I'm sticking to hummus as my toast spread.
I will note, when you click on your link for small food processor, I recommend using the hand blender over the little food processor as the ingredients don't blend well, and you end up having to open FP and mush it down repeatedly.

PUL Team - Jan. 18, 2023, 1:24 a.m.

Hey Anastasia, thanks for taking the time to share your experience, and sorry to hear you didn't enjoy this one!


Rayne - Jan. 15, 2023, 11:27 p.m.

Oh. My. God. This is the most delicious thing I’ve ever tasted!! I topped one slice with a lemon flavored olive oil and the other with a blackberry balsamic vinaigrette, it really topped off such a wonderful meal! Thank you for this recipe it’s going to be a forever favorite for me!

PUL Team - Jan. 16, 2023, 12:21 a.m.

Such a big compliment, Rayne, thank you so much 😃


Daniela - Jan. 3, 2023, 10:17 p.m.

The most delicious "cheese" ever!


Denise - Jan. 2, 2023, 1:37 a.m.

This was so good! Simple way to get protein. This would be wonderful on crackers, as a dip and stuffed into celery, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno and baby sweet peppers for appetizers. So glad I tried it. Thanks for the recipe 😊 xo

PUL Team - Jan. 2, 2023, 12:39 p.m.

We're so glad you tried it and enjoyed it as well, thanks so much for sharing, Denise! 😊


Indiana - Dec. 20, 2022, 2:50 p.m.

Love the garlic flavor it has, so tastey!


Martunia - Dec. 15, 2022, 11:26 a.m.

I love this recipe! I already made the cream cheese from this recipe multiple times and had it with some pickles but this morning I finally prepared the whole thing with toasted bun and tomato. It was really delicious and the recommended toppings took it to another level. I can't recommend this recipe enough, it's that great!

PUL Team - Dec. 15, 2022, 4:48 p.m.

Awe we're so happy to hear, Martunia! Thank you 😃


Tamara - Nov. 7, 2022, 7:28 p.m.

Hi there! So I made this without nutritional yeast and onion powder, and instead of apple cider vinegar I used lemon juice. Moreover, I do not have a food processor, so I mashed it all best I could using a fork - and guess what? It turned out really tasty! I am so positively impressed! The tofu spreads they sell in vegan section of grocery stores usually taste much worse and are much more expensive. I ate it on a toast with cherry tomatoes along with your simple lentil soup. It made an excellent dinner.

PUL Team - Nov. 8, 2022, 4:44 a.m.

Oh, Tamara, we're beyond thrilled to hear! Thank you for taking the time to share the modifications 🤗


Susannah - Nov. 6, 2022, 7:44 p.m.

The dip is delicious!! I quadrupled this recipe so that I could use my entire block of tofu and am so glad that I did! I've been spreading into onto open faced sandwiches as part of my lunch. Thank you so much for another amazing recipe!

PUL Team - Nov. 7, 2022, 7:19 a.m.

So thrilled to hear, Susannah, it means so much 🤗


Isabelle - Nov. 2, 2022, 4:40 p.m.

Hi! Would it be better to use a electric mixer or blender instead of the food processor? Or do I need one of those?

PUL Team - Nov. 2, 2022, 10:36 p.m.

Hey Isabelle! We wouldn't advise using a basic blender for this one as there isn't enough liquid and it could break. An electric mixer also may not be powerful enough or cause the spread to splatter. A food processor is better suited for a firmer mixture, such as this, if you have access to one. If not, perhaps mashing well with a fork first and then if needed a high power blender or electric mixer could be tried (with extra liquid if needed). We hope you enjoy the recipe if you're able to give it a try 🙂


Nsedu - Oct. 27, 2022, 3:49 p.m.

This is so amazing! And everyone should try it.
I was a bit nervous about how the tofu would taste but it turned out so delicious.
In addition to the tomatoes, I topped mine with some homemade pickled radishes and pickled onions ( which I followed the PUL recipe for!), some red pepper flakes and shaved truffles.
Please try this!! My first bite was like a dream.
Thank you so so much for this amazing recipe idea! I’ll happily be eating this everyday for the rest of the week (or month 😁)

PUL Team - Oct. 28, 2022, 4:26 a.m.

Aw thank you for taking the time to share and for the glowing feedback, Nsedu! It means so much. Love the addition of pickled radishes and onions 🤩


RnK - Oct. 9, 2022, 10:21 p.m.

Awesome, great quick savory idea!


Jen - Oct. 8, 2022, 1:53 a.m.

Ok I wanna start off by saying I was very skeptical about this one but I had to try it. Oh my god its delicious. As a cream cheese LOVER it's hard to give it up but I have pretty bad "lack toes in toddler ants" 💩 But this is really good we made it last night and I've already eaten on it 3 times.


Ava - Oct. 3, 2022, 1:50 a.m.

Can I substitute the apple cider vinegar for lemon juice or something else? I don't have it and I don't want to buy it since I dont use it much

PUL Team - Oct. 5, 2022, 4:01 p.m.

Hey Ava, we imagine lemon juice will work fine. We hope you enjoy the recipe if you're able to give it a try 🙂


Pati - Oct. 2, 2022, 5:22 p.m.

This recipe is incredibly tasty! The consistency is so smooth and creamy. We love to serve it with crispbread and sun-dried tomatoes :) Thank you!

PUL Team - Oct. 5, 2022, 3:49 p.m.

Mmm sun-dried tomatoes are a lovely idea, Pati, thank you!


Jill - Oct. 1, 2022, 3:49 p.m.

Was so pleasantly surprised with this one! I love how the texture of the spread looked like cream cheese and the flavours tasted better than cream cheese. My non-vegan husband absolutely loved it. Will definitely be making this again and again!

PUL Team - Oct. 5, 2022, 7:29 a.m.

Woop woop! It means so much, Jill, thank you 😃


Charlotte - Sept. 28, 2022, 8:32 p.m.

Absolutely incredible PUL team!! I love your Herby Garlic Cream 'Cheese' and I wasn't sure if anything could measure up but this proved to be just as good! 🙌🏻💯 I loved the combination of the whipped tofu with the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper and I can't wait to make it all again. 🤗

PUL Team - Sept. 28, 2022, 9:38 p.m.

Woop woop! Thank you for the glowing feedback, Charlotte 💛


Holly - Sept. 28, 2022, 7:21 a.m.

Wow, this was so creamy and delicious! I just had a friend over for coffee and these toasts on the patio, she was impressed it’s vegan and loved it as well.

PUL Team - Sept. 28, 2022, 8:56 p.m.

Woohoo! So glad to hear, Holly, thank you 😃


Shayda - Sept. 27, 2022, 7:34 p.m.

The most delicious vegan spread ever made! I was running out of savory breakfast ideas and now I’ll probably be having this every single morning, thank you so much!

PUL Team - Sept. 28, 2022, 8:31 p.m.

Aw so happy to hear, Shayda! In case you're interested and haven't seen them already, we have other savoury breakfast ideas here: https://www.pickuplimes.com/r… 🙂


April - Sept. 26, 2022, 8:23 p.m.

This was wonderfully delicious! I was skeptical about tofu cream cheese since I usually make a nut based one but was pleased with this much lower fat and cheaper version. I scaled up the recipe for a full brick of tofu and substituted tahini instead of oil, for an oil free version. I will definitely make it again. It’s such and quick and easy meal and everyone who ate it loved it too! Thanks! :)

PUL Team - Sept. 28, 2022, 7:52 p.m.

We're so thrilled it was enjoyed, April, it means so much!


Khushi - Sept. 22, 2022, 6:49 p.m.

This was incredible! I added a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt to help with texture since I only had extra firm tofu, and it was delicious!! Love the tomato on top as well - adds the perfect amount of sweetness to go with the savory spread.

PUL Team - Sept. 23, 2022, 3:20 a.m.

Thank you you for taking the time to share your experience with it, Khushi!


Orestis - Sept. 21, 2022, 11:45 p.m.

Absolutely a game changer. In greece we have a feta dip which is basically mushed feta with some cream cheese and a spicy pepper. It reminded me of that very much. We have a variation with red pepper, which adds some sweetness that goes perfectly with the saltiness. I did the same here. In the batch for 4 I added 2 roasted red peppers and some cayenne pepper and I almost had a second dinner just by tasting again and again. Thanks so much, you make vegan cuisine look effortlessly delicious.

PUL Team - Sept. 22, 2022, 2:37 a.m.

Mmm love the addition of roasted red peppers and cayenne 😍 Thank YOU, Orestis!


Marenda - Sept. 20, 2022, 7:12 a.m.

Best cream cheese toast I’ve ever had!!!!


Michelle - Sept. 20, 2022, 1:14 a.m.

Delicious recipe! I ate mine with roasted beets 😋


Sarah - Sept. 18, 2022, 7:20 p.m.

This is absolutely deliciouss OMG! The moment I saw this recipe I knew i must try it because I don't usually like buying vegan cream cheese from the grocery store or sometimes i run out of it but this is a game changer! I never thought cream cheese could come out of tofu. I just made mine and they turned out so good but a little moist but that's okay. Thank you for making breakfast not so boring :)

PUL Team - Sept. 19, 2022, 4:33 a.m.

Beyond thrilled to hear, Sarah, thank you for the glowing review! Pressing the tofu well can help avoid excess moisture in case you're interested 🙂


Ingrid - Sept. 18, 2022, 7:06 p.m.

Thank you, for the tofu cream cheese spread. I made it today and right now it is in the fridge for the ingredients to combine. I tasted it already of course, I love it.
This will go nicely with my home-made sourdough bread. I would love to get more ideas like this. Healthier and cheaper than store bought products! :)

PUL Team - Sept. 19, 2022, 4:31 a.m.

Oh it means so much, Ingrid! Home-made sourdough bread sounds like a delicious pairing 😍


Shania - Sept. 18, 2022, 5:46 p.m.

Seriously!This is the best vegan cream cheese I have ever had.Literally took less than 10 minutes to make this breakfast dish.Thanks,PUL and team.

PUL Team - Sept. 19, 2022, 4:12 a.m.

Such a big compliment, Shania, thank you 😃


Julie - Sept. 18, 2022, 8:44 a.m.

This was sooooo satisfying! It will be a new staple for me. Thanks!

PUL Team - Sept. 18, 2022, 4:39 p.m.

So glad it was enjoyed, Julie!


LIUBOV - Sept. 18, 2022, 2:13 a.m.

Thank you! Delicious 😋


Nikki - Sept. 18, 2022, 1:14 a.m.

We got vegan cream cheese in the grocery store but it was not good. Not horrible. But not wow. This is WOW. Thank you!

PUL Team - Sept. 18, 2022, 3:32 a.m.

Woohoo - thank you, Nikki!


Jessica - Sept. 17, 2022, 4:27 p.m.

Yet another comment. I am vegan and Sadia has been such a help in making this journey a tasty one. The cream "cheese" in this one is delicious!! I just made it and the combination with the tomato is on another level. Thank you again for the variety of recipes! I will be trying another recipe this afternoon for lunch

PUL Team - Sept. 17, 2022, 10:55 p.m.

We're smiling from ear to ear, Jessica, the kind words and glowing review mean so much! Thank you for letting PUL be part of your plant-based journey 🌱


Lu - Sept. 17, 2022, 10:19 a.m.

I made this for breakfast today with fresh sourdough bread and tomatoes from the garden. So good! And my toddler loved it as well! :-)

PUL Team - Sept. 17, 2022, 10:49 p.m.

Mmm sounds delicious, Lu, and so thrilled the little one is enjoying it too 😃


Katie B - Sept. 17, 2022, 12:23 a.m.

I made this tonight for tomorrow’s breakfast, but it is so good we’re eating it for dinner with fresh tomatoes and a salad on the side! Can’t want to have the left overs for breakfast in the morning!

PUL Team - Sept. 17, 2022, 10:22 p.m.

Aw so happy to hear, Katie, enjoy the leftovers 🤩


Ina - Sept. 16, 2022, 4:37 p.m.

Also my toddler loves it! :)


Stine - Sept. 16, 2022, 2:06 p.m.

Onion powder and garlic powder isn't (as far as I know!) very commonly used here in Denmark. I could probably get some if I searched for it, but I was just wondering if I could swap it for the fresh ingredients instead? And if yes, would it interfere with the longevity of it? Thanks in advance - love your youtube video and website, super excited to get the app when it's ready!
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Isa - Sept. 17, 2022, 5:46 p.m.

Fellow dane here:)
I use garlic and onion powder all the time - you can find it in most supermarkets like føtex! I really like the ones from the brand Santa Maria:)

PUL Team - Sept. 17, 2022, 10:15 p.m.

Hey Stine, thanks for the question - and thanks a bunch, Isa, for the insight! We prefer garlic and onion powder for their concentrated flavor, although if desired you could use fresh. Perhaps 1-2 cloves of garlic and 1/4 onion in place of the 1 tsp each of powder is one idea to start. You could always add more to taste. The texture of the spread may just be a tad different, as the vegetables will add more moisture than the powder 🙂


Deborah - Sept. 15, 2022, 9:03 p.m.

Oh that’s so good and easy

PUL Team - Sept. 15, 2022, 9:29 p.m.

Thank you, Deborah 😊


Beau - Sept. 15, 2022, 8:10 p.m.

easy and delicious


PB - Sept. 15, 2022, 7:02 p.m.

Tried this today for lunch, it was quick & easy to make and tasted delicious!! I wanted to use a whole block of tofu and the scaling feature made this super easy. Love the new website :)

PUL Team - Sept. 15, 2022, 9:18 p.m.

It means so much, PB, thank you for the kind words and glowing feedback!


Leah - Sept. 15, 2022, 6:42 p.m.

Pickle juice and dill/garlic bits from a jar of pickles gets this recipe most of the way there. Thanks for the inspiration!

PUL Team - Sept. 15, 2022, 9:17 p.m.

Thank you, Leah, pickles are a lovely idea 🤗