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Nopalitos Tofu Scramble
5 from 54 votes

Nopalitos Tofu Scramble

The Nopalitos Tofu Scramble combines crumbled extra firm tofu with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and nopalitos (cactus paddles) seasoned with cumin and optional smoked paprika. This plant-based scramble results in a savory and textured dish with hints of earthiness and a gentle spice, making it a suitable vegan alternative to traditional egg scrambles.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ¼ cup of water/broth
  • ½ onion diced, large, yellow or red
  • 4 to 5 button mushrooms sliced, or white or shiitake mushrooms
  • ½ cup nopalitos cactus - from a jar, sliced
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • smoked paprika optional, pinch
  • 1 extra firm tofu drained and pressed, 14-ounce package
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, mushrooms, nopalitos, and garlic, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in the cumin and smoked paprika.
  3. Using your fingers, crumble the tofu into the pan and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the tofu is golden.
  4. Sprinkle in salt, if you’re using.

Notes

  • Drain and rinse nopalitos before cooking to reduce briny flavor and slime.
  • For a softer, wetter scramble, add a splash of dairy-free milk or cream.
  • To add an egg-like flavor, include a small pinch of kala namak (black salt).

Nutrition Information

Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g (53%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 0.1mg (0%) Sodium 31mg (1%) Potassium 157mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 118IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 314mg (31%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 118IU 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 314mg 31%
Iron 4mg 22%

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