The Best Easy Tofu Scramble
This is the Best Easy Tofu Scramble! It tastes so similar to eggs and is a great vegan option for breakfast or lunch! You can easily customize it with veggies of your choice, and pair it in a bowl or with some avocado toast!
Ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm organic tofu
- 1 red bell pepper*
- 1/2 cup green onion*
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro*
- ½ cup chopped mushrooms*
- 1 tbsp dried chives optional
- ¼ - ½ tsp black salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Drain the water from the tofu. Wrap the tofu in a paper towel and place a heavy object on top for 15-20 minutes to let the water drain out.
- While you’re waiting, chop your veggies.
- Heat a large non-stick pan, on medium-high heat. Crumble in the tofu and saute until it starts to lightly brown (5-7 minutes). Then, add the red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and mushrooms. Keep sauteing until the tofu starts to brown more (5 ish minutes)
- Add in the black salt, black pepper, garlic powder, turmeric, paprika, and nutritional yeast.
- Stir to coat all the tofu in the spices and turn the heat to medium-low. Keep sautéing for another 2-3 minutes which is when the tofu should start to become fragrant!
- Serve with salsa, avocado, hummus, toast, tortillas, and/or quinoa! Enjoy as a breakfast burrito or as a filling for a bowl!
Notes
*other veggie ideas in blog post!