Healthy Eating
Cost-Cutting Tricks for Takeout at Home 4 Ways
Date: 2025-08-29 22:54:37
The ultimate Breakfast SMASH TACOS, four different ways— I tested these low cost, budget friendly ways to make crispy, flavorful, and endlessly versatile meals every bit as good as restaurant quality. You can make at home.
These recipe shows how to transform tofu and tempeh, beans and potatoes delicious and fun!
Each version is seasoned perfectly and there’s a creamy superfood green salsa (Salsa Verde).
Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or late-night fuel—this is a dish you’ll make on repeat.
Nutritional Yeast Seasonings Video: https://youtu.be/MAF0WXkZnVU?si=yeKV3SfD8AEl5_iB
Ingredients
Super Green Salsa
• 12 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
• 2 jalapeños (seeds removed if less heat desired)
• ¼ onion, peeled
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 avocado
• 1 handful baby spinach
• ½ handful cilantro
• Pinch of salt
• Drizzle of oil
“Eggspired” Seasoning Blend
• 3 Cups nutritional yeast
• 1 Tablespoon turmeric
• 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 Tablespoon onion powder
• 1 Tablespoon black salt (kala namak) or sea salt
• 1 Tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 tsp starch (cornstarch or potato starch)
• 1 Tablespoon ground black pepper
Base Options (Choose 1 or Mix & Match with Beans or Potato)
• 1 block extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
• 1 block tempeh, steamed/boiled and crumbled
• 1 boiled soft russet potatoes, peeled and diced (1 for each, either tofu or tempeh)
• 1 can white beans, rinsed and drained (1 for each either tofu or tempeh)
To Serve (Options)
• Corn or flour tortillas
• Shredded cabbage
• Diced tomatoes
• Jalapeño slices
• Dairy-free cheese
Method
1. Make the Salsa Verde
o Roast tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and garlic in a cast iron pan until lightly charred.
o Steam briefly with a splash of water, then transfer to a blender.
o Add avocado, spinach, cilantro, and salt. Blend until creamy, smooth, and bright green. Chill until ready to serve.
2. Mix the Bases
o In separate bowls, combine your chosen base (tofu, tempeh with beans, or potatoes).
o Season generously with 1–2 Tbsp “Eggspired” seasoning blend.
o Mash together until cohesive, like a refried bean consistency.
o Optional: Add extra spices (cumin, BBQ blend, or fajita seasoning) for variety.
o Chill at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
3. Cook the Smash
o Heat cast iron skillet to medium-high, add oil.
o Scoop 2–3 Tbsp of the seasoned base onto a tortilla, press flat.
o Place tortilla face-down in hot skillet, cook until golden and crisp.
o Flip and fold carefully, top with dairy-free cheese on half if using, before folding and cook until tortilla is golden on both sides.
4. Serve
o Plate with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, extra jalapeños, and plenty of the super green salsa.
o Enjoy hot—these reheat beautifully in a skillet the next day.
