Hearty Tofu Scramble
This quick and easy tofu scramble is a delicious and nutritious vegan alternative to traditional scrambled eggs. It's packed with flavor from nutritional yeast and turmeric, making it a perfect savory breakfast.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 277 kcal
Allergen information: may contain soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 340 gfirm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, diced
- 0.5 pcsbell pepper, diced
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbspnutritional yeast
- 0.5 tspturmeric powder
- 0.25 tspblack salt (kala namak)(optional)
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, ground
- 1 tbspolive oil
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
spatula · bowl · large skillet
The method
Step by step
- 1
Press the firm tofu to remove excess water, then crumble it into a bowl using your hands or a fork.
Cook’s note: Pressing the tofu helps achieve a better texture.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the yellow onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
About 7 min
- 4
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5
Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to dry out slightly.
About 5 min
- 6
Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast, turmeric powder, black salt (if using), and black pepper. Stir well to combine and coat the tofu evenly.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Black salt gives a distinct eggy flavor.
- 7
Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
About 2 min
- 8
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 277.1kcal
- Protein
- 22.3g
- Carbs
- 16.4g
- Fat
- 15.8g
- Fibre
- 5.2g
- Sugar
- 4g
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 gently in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.
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