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The ultimate savory plant-based breakfast. This tofu scramble is simple to make, gluten-free, packed with protein, and requires just 6 ingredients.
Beloved by so many, and for a good reason. This tofu scramble has quickly become a staple in our diet and we want to make it an integral part of yours, too 😉
If you’re thinking to yourself, “Don’t you already have a tofu scramble recipe?” You would be correct; you can find that recipe here. Although that vegetable and bean loaded tofu scramble is the bombbbb, for this recipe, we want to take things back to the basics. You only need a handful of ingredients to make some magic and feel free to jazz up yours as you see fit. All you need is extra firm tofu, garlic, onion, nutritional yeast, turmeric, and black salt aka kala namak (which adds “eggy” flavor).
Need some ideas to spice up your scramble? We have you covered. The beauty of tofu scramble lies in its versatility. You can load it up with your favorite ingredients and chances are it’s going to taste incredible.
Veggies:
- Broccoli
- Spinach
- Bell Peppers
- Tomato
- Onion
- Potatoes
Proteins:
- Black Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Tempeh
- Vegan Bacon
Other Fun Toppings:
- Vegan Cheese
- Salsa
- Marinara Sauce
- Pesto
- Hot Sauce
You can also go Southwest style, Italian style, etc. If you prefer to keep things basic, that’s cool with us too. Now, with all of that out of the way, how are you going to tofu scramble? Let us know in the comments!
Curious to learn more about tofu and its health benefits? You can find more information here.
If you are looking for more vegan breakfast ideas, we’ve got plenty more to share.
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Basic Tofu Scramble (6-Ingredients + Gluten-Free)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
The ultimate savory plant-based breakfast. Tofu scramble is simple to make, gluten-free, packed with protein, and fully customizable.
Ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed (learn how here)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/3 cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon kala namak (Indian black salt for the eggy flavor; highly recommended!)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, add in the oil. Once heated, add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until fragrant and translucent.
- Push the onions and garlic to the side of the pan and add in the nutritional yeast. Toast over medium heat for about 1 minute, mixing often to prevent burning.
- Using clean hands, finely crumble the tofu into the pan and mix until well combined. Evenly sprinkle the turmeric over the mixture and mix until the turmeric is well coated and the tofu has turned yellow, like eggs. Cook for 3-5 minutes more, or until the egg mixture has dried out to your desired consistency.
- Remove the scramble from heat and mix in the kala namak. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- The beauty of tofu scramble lies in its versatility! We suggest you spice things up by adding in your favorite vegetables, vegan proteins and toppings such as vegan cheese, salsa or even marinara!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side
- Method: Stovestop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-free
Nutrition facts label provided by Nutri Fox.
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This recipe is magic! It tastes just like scrambled eggs to me but it’s even better because it’s cruelty free and has a much more appetizing texture! So delicious and easy.
Made this for breakfast today. It was easy and delicious. It is now my favorite tofu scramble recipe. Thank you.