BreakfastBrunch

Tofu Scramble

Name: Tofu Scramble
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 300 g firm tofu pressed and crumbled; 0.5 pcs yellow onion diced; 0.5 pcs bell pepper diced; 1 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder (optional); 0.25 tsp black salt (optional); 0.25 tsp black pepper ground; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

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

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

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

71%Score

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

Storage

Store leftover tofu scramble in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.