Tofu Scramble Recipe
The best basic tofu scramble recipe is a healthy plant-based breakfast with nutritional yeast, turmeric, and garlic powder for spice & flavor.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
for the basic tofu scramble:
- 1 block extra firm tofu patted dry
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Optional add-ins: salt pepper, hot sauce, lime juice
for the southwestern
- 1 batch tofu scramble
- 1/2 cup red onion , diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers , diced (any variety)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained + rinsed)
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
for the mushroom + spinach
- 1 batch tofu scramble
- 8 oz (1 package) mushrooms , sliced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
for the pesto + tomato
- 1 batch tofu scramble
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble tofu into small pieces using your hands and add to the pan. Saute for 2 - 3 minutes until starting to sizzle and brown slightly.
- Add the remaining ingredients and cook for another 2 minutes until everything is piping hot.
- Serve immediately, garnish with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if desired.
for the southwestern
- Saute onions and bell peppers in the olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and cajun/taco spice. Add the black beans along and the tofu and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
for the mushroom + spinach
- Saute the mushrooms in a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Once soft, add the spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted. Add the tofu and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
for the pesto + tomato
- Add the pesto to the scramble, followed by the cherry tomatoes (either cut in half or roasted). Stir to combine and cook until everything is hot. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg