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Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Chinese-Style Stuffed Pancakes

Breakfast is that one meal where I always find myself torn. Do I want something sweet like a stack of pancakes drowning in maple syrup, or do I go for savory comfort that hugs the belly and wakes up my taste buds? These Chinese-style stuffed pancakes solve the dilemma. Crisp on the outside, soft and chewy inside, with a filling that packs flavor into every bite—they're a kind of morning hug that comes wrapped in golden dough. I first tried these while traveling and, honestly, I was suspicious at first. Pancakes, but filled? My brain needed a minute. But then I bit into one. Warm, savory, with just enough crunch on the outside and that fragrant, seasoned filling inside. It’s the kind of food that makes you pause mid-bite and go, 'Oh wow, this is breakfast?' If you’re hunting for easy vegetarian breakfast ideas, this one’s for you. These pancakes tick all the boxes: they’re hearty enough to fuel your morning, they sneak in veggies, and they’re fun to make. Whether you’re already deep into vegan breakfast recipes or just looking for fresh breakfast ideas vegetarian style, these pancakes will make your mornings better. They also cross into vegetarian breakfast recipes Indian-inspired territory with the warm spices and playful fillings. And the best part? They fall right into the easy vegan breakfast camp, so you don’t need to fuss with complicated steps. Just roll, fill, cook, and eat.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: Breakfast Ideas Vegetarian, Easy Vegan Breakfast, Easy Vegetarian Breakfast, vegan breakfast recipes, Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes, vegetarian breakfast recipes indian, Vegetarian Recipes Breakfast
Servings: 6 pancakes
Author: Kathy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 block firm tofu, crumbled
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and warm water to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling by heating oil in a pan. Add tofu, carrots, zucchini, and green onions. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant.
  3. Divide dough into equal portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten and roll out into small rounds.
  4. Place filling in the center of each round. Fold edges over and pinch to seal. Flatten gently.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each pancake until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Serve warm, ideally with a dipping sauce like soy vinegar or chili oil.