5 from 12 votes
Southwest Tofu Scramble
Southwest Tofu Scramble is a hearty skillet dish featuring sautéed onions, bell peppers, jalapeño, and garlic combined with crumbled tofu, diced tomatoes, black beans, and taco seasoning. Nutritional yeast and fresh cilantro flavor the scramble, which can be served with toppings like avocado, salsa, or hot sauce. The mix offers a savory, textured breakfast or brunch option with southwest-inspired flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
5
(1-cup servings)
Calories:
179 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion small
- 1 bell pepper orange
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- 3 Roma tomato
- 14 oz. tofu or extra-firm, firm
- 15 oz. black beans canned
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh
Toppings (optional):
- avocado includes guacamole, pico de gallo, etc
- salsa
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Dice onion and bell pepper. Mince garlic and jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion and bell pepper for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/veggie broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, dice tomatoes and crumble tofu into bite-sized pieces.*
- When onion is translucent, add garlic, jalapeño, and taco seasoning. Stir and cook 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add tomato and crumbled tofu. Stir and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, roughly chop the cilantro, large stems removed.
- After 10 minutes, add the nutritional yeast, black beans (rinsed and drained), and cilantro. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes or until beans are heated through.
- Salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve with any desired toppings such as avocado, guacamole, salsa, etc.
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Notes
- Pressing tofu is optional; excess moisture cooks off during scrambling, but pressing may improve texture if desired.
- To increase heat, add extra jalapeño, cayenne pepper, chipotle, or top with your preferred hot sauce.
- Recipe yields about 5 heaping cups of scramble, suitable for multiple servings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Potassium
499mg
(11%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1244IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 (1-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1244IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.