Simple Tofu Scramble Recipe | Mary's Test Kitchen

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tempeh is higher in protein, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Miso adds umami flavor, while parmesan is often more accessible.

black salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt is a common substitute for flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is less expensive.

Choose a fresh block of medium firm tofu, which can also be labeled traditional or just medium.

Plop your drained tofu on a nonstick pan and break it up.

Turn on the heat and start cooking the water out of the tofu.

Add a bit of turmeric for color and crushed garlic for flavor while there's still some moisture.

Cook until you don't see any more water bubbling out.

Add sliced hot green chili, white pepper, and black salt for flavor.

Add light soy sauce for savoriness and more salt to taste.

Serve with smoky vegan protein and aquafaba mayo, topped with green onions.

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