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tofu scramble

Vegan Tofu Scramble

Enjoy a protein dense breakfast in just 15 minutes with this delicious Tofu Scramble Recipe!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 1 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the tofu scramble:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1/3 block of firm tofu
  • 1/3 cup of plant based milk
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • salt + pepper to taste

What to serve with the tofu scramble:

  • Toast with vegan butter (or vegan mayo)
  • Sliced avocado
  • Baked beans
  • Vegan bacon or sausage
  • Grilled potatoes or hash browns
  • Steamed or sautéed kale

Instructions
 

  • First, dice onions and set aside.
  • Crumble the tofu into a bowl. Add the plant based milk and mash well (you can use a fork, your hands or a potato masher).
  • Add the turmeric, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper into the bowl of mashed tofu. Mix together well. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the tofu mixture.
  • Cook for another 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Serve immediately with any variety of the above recommended items.

Notes

Tofu scramble is great with all sorts of veggies mixed in. Veggies to add after the onion and before the tofu include: minced garlic, mushrooms or sliced peppers. Veggies to add towards the end include: fresh spinach, fresh kale, thawed frozen peas, thawed frozen edamame beans, or fresh cherry tomatoes.
Keyword Tofu, Tofu Scramble