Learn how to make a Basic Tofu Scramble with this helpful guide. Just add your favorite cooked veggies and spices for a delicious, cruelty free way to start the day.
Eggs may be a staple in many traditional breakfast dishes, but being vegan doesn't mean you have to miss out. Tofu is super versatile and makes a great replacement in many breakfast dishes. It's pretty much a blank canvas that can be flavored how ever you like and can be prepared in a variety of ways including scrambled to resemble eggs.
If tofu is not your thing , this chickpea flour omelette is just as delicious with as many flavor combinations.
Ingredients
This scramble is a great starting point and can be customized to suit your individual tastes by adding your favorite cooked veggies and/or spices. I love to add sautéed spinach and mushrooms to mine, but nearly any veggies would be delicious.
- firm or extra firm tofu
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- ground turmeric
- nutritional yeast
See recipe card for quantities.
Note: Kala Namak also known as black salt can be added to give this tofu scramble an eggy flavor.
Tofu Tips:
- There are several types of tofu available and each is great for many uses. For scramble, you really want to go with firm or extra firm to get that eggy texture.
- Tofu is also available in sprouted and non sprouted. The difference here is non sprouted tofu is made from whole soybeans and sprouted is made from sprouted soybeans. For some, sprouted tofu may be easier to digest so you may prefer to use sprouted for this reason, but either will work just fine.
- I recommend using ONLY organic tofu for any dish. Non organic tofu is practically guaranteed to be genetically modified and to have been sprayed with toxic chemicals so choosing organic is super important.
Instructions
Tofu scramble is super easy to make. Start by draining the tofu and squeezing gently to remove the water. Then crumble right into the pan and cook. Add salt, spices and vegan cheese if desired.
Serve with your favorite sides such as potatoes, fruit, or try a breakfast sandwich with this coconut bacon. Yum!
Equipment
You'll only need a skillet to make this scramble.
Storage
Store leftover scramble in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Good for 3-4 days.
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Recipe
Basic Tofu Scramble
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu I use firm.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Drain water from tofu, wrap in a kitchen towel, and gently squeeze to remove more water.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Use your hands to crumble tofu into smallish pieces right into the heated pan.
- Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally to cook away and remaining water in tofu.
- Add salt, pepper, turmeric, and nutritional yeast. Stir to thoroughly incorporate and color tofu.
- Continue to cook for 5 to 10 mins longer until heated throughout.
- Serve with your favorite sides such as potatoes, toast, and fruit.
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