5 from 153 votes
Easy Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Burrito
These scrambled tofu breakfast burritos combine crumbled extra-firm tofu with nutritional yeast, chili powder, garlic powder, and turmeric for a flavorful egg alternative. The addition of sautéed onions and kale adds texture and freshness. Wrapped in burrito-sized tortillas and topped with salsa and optional avocado, they make a filling and nutrient-rich morning meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
273 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 extra-firm tofu water pressed out, block
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 cup kale chopped
- ½ onion diced, small
- 4 tortilla burrito-size
- salsa
- avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Using your fingers, crumble the tofu into a large bowl.
- Add nutritional yeast, chili powder, garlic powder, and turmeric to the bowl with tofu and mix in.
- In a nonstick pan or lightly greased pan, heat onions for 3 minutes. Add the tofu and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped kale and continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
- Place tofu mix into burritos. Top with salsa and avocado. Roll them up, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Press and crumble extra-firm tofu thoroughly to reduce moisture and help it hold texture when scrambled.
- Mix spices evenly with the tofu before cooking for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Feel free to substitute kale with zucchini, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, or cherry tomatoes as needed.
- Serve the burritos warm with salsa and avocado for added freshness and creaminess.
Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
599mg
(25%)
Potassium
448mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2305IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2305IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.