Description
This vegan tofu scramble is a delicious and nutritious alternative to scrambled eggs, featuring firm tofu cooked with turmeric, nutritional yeast, and kala namak for an authentic eggy flavor. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch, it can be customized with a variety of vegetables and served alongside your favorite breakfast sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14.5 ounce block firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon kala namak (black salt) or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a cast iron or non-stick pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the tofu.
- Mash the tofu: Place the block of tofu directly in the pan and mash it with a potato masher, fork, or your hands, breaking it up into small, crumbly pieces.
- Cook the tofu: Stir frequently and cook for about 4 minutes until most of the moisture evaporates from the tofu.
- Add seasoning: Add the nutritional yeast, kala namak, turmeric, and garlic powder to the pan. Stir constantly and cook for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to develop and the tofu to absorb the spices.
- Develop golden spots: Continue cooking without stirring for a few minutes at a time to let golden brown spots form on the tofu, enhancing texture and flavor.
- Add non-dairy milk: Pour the unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk into the pan and stir well to combine.
- Serve: Serve the tofu scramble immediately, optionally garnished with sliced avocado, hot sauce, parsley, steamed kale, or toast.
Notes
- Add diced onion or minced garlic to the oil and sauté for 2-3 minutes before adding and mashing the tofu for extra flavor.
- Incorporate fresh spinach, kale, thinly sliced red peppers, chopped broccoli, or diced tomatoes after adding the non-dairy milk and cook for a few minutes to wilt and heat through.
- Omit the olive oil to make the dish oil-free if desired.
- Use any unsweetened and unflavored non-dairy milk such as soy, almond, cashew, oat, or coconut milk; cashew cream adds extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
