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Southwest Tofu Scramble
Savory, Southwest-inspired tofu scramble with lots of veggies and a simple 5-ingredient sauce. Just 10 ingredients, 30 minutes, and 1 pan required!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
SCRAMBLE
- 8 ounces extra-firm tofu
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups kale (loosely chopped)
SAUCE
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (reduce amount for less salty sauce)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- water (to thin)
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric (optional)
FOR SERVING (optional)
- salsa
- cilantro
- hot sauce
- Breakfast potatoes, toast, and/or fruit
Instructions
- Pat tofu dry and roll in a clean, absorbent towel with something heavy on top, such as a cast-iron skillet, for 15 minutes.
- While tofu is draining, prepare sauce by adding dry spices to a small bowl and adding enough water to make a pourable sauce. Set aside.
- Prep veggies and warm a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil and the onion and red pepper. Season with a pinch each salt and pepper and stir. Cook until softened - about 5 minutes.
- Add kale, season with a bit more salt and pepper, and cover to steam for 2 minutes.
- In the meantime, unwrap tofu and use a fork to crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Use a spatula to move the veggies to one side of the pan and add tofu. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add sauce, pouring it mostly over the tofu and a little over the veggies. Stir immediately, evenly distributing the sauce. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until tofu is slightly browned.
- Serve immediately with the breakfast potatoes, toast, or fruit. I like to add more flavor with salsa, hot sauce, and/or fresh cilantro. Alternatively, freeze for up to 1 month and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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Notes
- *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of olive oil and without optional ingredients.*Inspired by/adapted from Eat Within Your Means.*Southwest inspiration comes from chili powder.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
212
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7.1g
(2%)
Protein
16.4g
(33%)
Fat
15.1g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2.4g
(12%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
376mg
(11%)
Fiber
2.1g
(8%)
Sugar
3.3g
(7%)
Vitamin A
2550IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
80mg
(89%)
Calcium
460mg
(46%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 212 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 16.4g | 33% |
| Fat | 15.1g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 2550IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 460mg | 46% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.