Tofu Scramble and Avocado Toast

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.

Cut half of the bell pepper into small pieces.

Dice half of a yellow onion. A trick to cry less is to wash it after cutting it in half.

Cut half a pint of cherry tomatoes in half or quarters, depending on your size preference.

Heat a large pan on medium and add a bit of olive oil.

Once the pan is heated, add the diced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes while frequently stirring.

Drain the tofu and add it to the pan, breaking it up into pieces as you stir.

Add the seasonings: 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, and 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast. Mix to combine.

Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes while frequently stirring.

Add a handful of spinach, breaking the pieces up if desired, and cook until wilted.

For the avocado toast, toast a piece of rye bread.

Spread half of an avocado on the toast. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and chia seeds, if desired.

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