Tofu Scramble

Dear reader,

There is such beauty in simplicity-it allows us to appreciate the true essence of things, free from excess or complication, and to find joy in those basic, fundamental aspects of life (or in this case, food).

Tofu Scramble rings true with this philosophy. Just a few ingredients and seasonings can transform a simple block of tofu into a beautiful, protein-packed breakfast dish. But what really makes this dish shine is its versatility – you can customize it with your favorite veggies and spices to create a new flavor combination every time. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to mix up your breakfast routine, the humble tofu scramble is a recipe worth keeping in your back pocket.

Serve this sunny scramble alongside a smoothie, or top it with a drizzle of creamy tahini or vegan aioli.

Until next time,

Bridget

Tofu Scramble

A plant-based breakfast dish that mimics the texture and flavor of scrambled eggs using crumbled tofu and savory seasonings.

Servings 4

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Equipment

• medium skillet or frying pan

Ingredients

• olive oil
• 1 14-16 ounce package of firm or extra firm organic tofu
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• ¼ cup non-dairy, unsweetened and unflavored milk
• 1-1 ½ cups fresh spinach or preferred greens, chopped into bite sized pieces
• 1-2 tablespoons tahini, to finish

Instructions

• Drain the tofu. Line a cutting board with a thick dish towel. Place the tofu on top, add another towel, then weigh it down with a heavy book, or a large plate weighed down by a few cans of beans. Allow the tofu to press for at least 15 minutes.
• In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add the pressed tofu, crumbling it with your fingers. Fry until it’s lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While to tofu is frying, whisk together the salt, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and nutritional yeast in a small bowl. Pour the milk into the spice blend and whisk until the sauce has thickened.
• Once the tofu has cooked for 5-7 minutes, add the sauce and fold to combine. Then, add the spinach and tahini, folding again to combine. Remove the tofu scramble from heat once the spinach has wilted. Serve immediately.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Scramble, Tofu

Keyword: Breakfast, Brunch, Scramble, Tofu