Tofu Scramble
A quick and satisfying vegan breakfast, this tofu scramble is seasoned to mimic the savory flavor and texture of traditional scrambled eggs. It's a protein-packed way to start your day, easily customizable with your favorite vegetables.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 263 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 300 gfirm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, diced
- 0.5 pcsbell pepper, diced
- 1 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbspnutritional yeast
- 0.5 tspturmeric powder(optional)
- 0.25 tspblack salt(optional)
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, ground
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspolive oil
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
spatula · large non-stick skillet
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
About 6 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 4
Add the crumbled firm tofu to the skillet.
Cook’s note: Pressing the tofu well ensures a better, firmer texture.
- 5
Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast, turmeric powder (if using), black salt (if using), and black pepper.
Cook’s note: Black salt adds a distinct eggy flavor, but can be omitted if unavailable.
- 6
Pour in the soy sauce.
- 7
Stir everything together well, breaking up the tofu further with your spoon if desired, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly browned.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Adjust cooking time for desired texture; longer cooking yields a crispier scramble.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 263.2kcal
- Protein
- 21.1g
- Carbs
- 15.7g
- Fat
- 14.9g
- Fibre
- 5.2g
- Sugar
- 3.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover tofu scramble in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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