Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

SCRAMBLED TOFU | Vegan Breakfast Ideas

Login to Save
41K views๐Ÿ‘ 2.2K
Fablunch
Fablunch
7 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Fablunch to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Scrambled Tofu

Cultural Context

Scrambled tofu is a popular vegan alternative to scrambled eggs, originating from the need to create a protein-rich breakfast option without animal products. It has gained popularity in health-conscious and plant-based communities, celebrated for its versatility and ability to absorb flavors. Today, variations can be found worldwide, often incorporating local spices and vegetables, making it a beloved dish for breakfast or brunch.

VeganUSmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb firm tofu
2 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup mushrooms
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon dry thyme
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

nutritional yeast

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: nooch

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor and is often used in vegan cooking.

black salt

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: sea salt

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: table salt

Black salt adds a unique flavor but can be substituted with regular salts.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

1

Break the tofu into bite-sized pieces with your hands, rubbing it between your fingers to crumble it into small bits.

2

Heat grape seed oil in a skillet over high heat.

3

Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

5

After 5 minutes, add soy sauce and spices (cumin, turmeric, dry thyme, and salt) and cook for 2 more minutes until the spices become fragrant.

6

Remove from heat and stir in the nutritional yeast.

Cooking Techniques

sautรฉingcrumbling

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulabowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Tofu ScrambleVegan Scramble

More Scrambled Tofu Videos

(12 videos)

Similar Vegan Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)