BreakfastMain Course

Hearty Tofu Scramble

Name: Hearty Tofu Scramble
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 340 g firm tofu pressed and crumbled; 0.5 pcs yellow onion diced; 0.5 pcs bell pepper diced; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 0.25 tsp black salt (kala namak) (optional); 0.25 tsp black pepper ground; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

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

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

78%Score

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

Storage

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

Reheating

Reheat gently in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.