Cook with me! Tofu Scramble + Q&A!

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.

Drain the firm tofu and press it for 15 minutes to remove excess water.

Wrap the tofu in a thin dish towel and place a heavy object on top to press it down, like a large cookbook or a heavy skillet.

While the tofu is pressing, prepare the spice mixture: measure out a quarter teaspoon of turmeric, half a teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder, half a teaspoon of smoked chipotle flakes, and a quarter teaspoon of paprika.

Add a teaspoon of black salt to the spice mixture and mix well.

After pressing, crumble the tofu into a bowl.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle the spice mixture over the tofu and mix well to combine.

Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is heated through and slightly golden.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more black salt if desired.

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