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Nopalitos Tofu Scramble
Make a one-pan, 15-minute tofu scramble with slightly tangy nopalitos (cactus) for a quick, tasty, and filling protein-packed breakfast!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or ¼ cup of water/broth)
- ½ of a large yellow or red onion diced
- 4 to 5 button or white or shitake mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup of sliced nopalitos (cactus - from a jar)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons of ground cumin
- pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 (14-ounce) package of extra firm tofu drained and pressed
- salt to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Sprinkle in the cumin and smoked paprika.
- Using your fingers, crumble the tofu into the pan and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the tofu is golden.
- Sprinkle in salt, if you’re using.
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Notes
- Drain and rinse the napoles: This helps reduce sliminess and remove the brine.
- For a ‘softer/wetter’ consistency: Add a splash of dairy-free milk/cream to the tofu breakfast scramble to your desired consistency.
- For the eggiest flavor: Add a tiny pinch of kala namak.
Nutrition Information
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
0.1mg
(0%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
157mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
118IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
314mg
(31%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
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.