Description
A delicious and easy tofu scramble recipe that mimics scrambled eggs using firm tofu and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for a quick vegan or vegetarian breakfast packed with protein and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (14.5-ounce) block firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon kala namak (black salt) or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk, unsweetened and unflavored
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm the olive oil in a pan over medium heat, preferably a cast iron or non-stick pan to prevent sticking.
- Mash the tofu: Crumble or mash the firm tofu directly in the pan using a potato masher, fork, or your hands.
- Cook tofu: Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes until most of the water from the tofu evaporates.
- Add seasonings: Mix in nutritional yeast, kala namak (black salt), turmeric, and garlic powder and stir constantly for about 5 minutes.
- Develop golden spots: Continue cooking without stirring for a few minutes at a time until some tofu pieces develop golden brown spots, enhancing texture and flavor.
- Add non-dairy milk: Pour in the unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk and stir to combine the mixture.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately with optional sides such as sliced avocado, hot sauce, parsley, steamed kale, or toast.
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, add vegetables such as diced onion or minced garlic before mashing the tofu; sauté them in olive oil for 2-3 minutes first.
- Add fresh spinach, kale, red peppers, chopped broccoli, or diced tomatoes after adding non-dairy milk and cook just a few minutes to soften.
- The oil can be omitted to make an oil-free version of the tofu scramble.
- Use any unsweetened and unflavored non-dairy milk like soy, almond, cashew, oat, or coconut milk. Cashew cream will make it extra creamy and rich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
