Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 21 votes

Best Tofu Scramble

This Tofu Scramble is a delicious plant-based alternative to eggs! It's loaded with protein and veggies, and takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion , chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 red bell pepper , chopped (1 cup)
  • fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (14 oz.) block extra-firm tofu
  • 1 heaping cup fresh spinach (optional)
  • Black salt (kala namak) , to taste (optional)

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and saute the onion, pepper, and a 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Drain the tofu while the veggies are cooking. There's no need to press it, since you can cook off any extra moisture in the skillet. Add the turmeric and cumin to the sauteed veggies and stir briefly, then crumble the tofu directly into the pan. Season with another 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and stir well.
  3. The tofu will start to pick up a yellow color from the turmeric, and you can break up any large clumps with the spatula and you stir. Once the tofu is hot, add in a big handful of fresh spinach, and stir again. It should wilt quickly from the heat, then it's ready to serve!
  4. Taste and adjust any seasoning, as needed. At this point, you can add a 1/4 teaspoon of black salt for an egg-y flavor, or just season with additional sea salt, to taste. Serve warm, with your favorite sides. Leftover tofu scramble can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-high heat until warm, about 4-5 minutes.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for half the batch. This is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • The cumin adds a Southwest-style flavor to this dish. I highly recommend it, but you can omit and swap it for more black salt if you want more of a straight-up "egg" flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 604mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2387IU (48%) Vitamin C 101mg (112%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 604mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2387IU 48%
Vitamin C 101mg 112%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.