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Tofu Scramble

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Golden, savory, and protein-packed, this Tofu Scramble brings diner-style comfort with turmeric-gold curds, sautéed peppers and onions, and a creamy, cheesy finish from nutritional yeast.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed 10 minutes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (almond or oat)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp black salt (kala namak), optional
  • 2 cups baby spinach, lightly packed
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives or parsley

Instructions

  1. Set a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat and warm the olive oil until shimmering.
  2. Add onion and red bell pepper with a small pinch of salt. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until softened, then stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Sprinkle turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika into the skillet and stir 20 seconds to bloom the spices.
  4. Crumble tofu into bite-sized curds. Add nutritional yeast, kosher salt, black pepper, and kala namak if using. Fold to coat evenly.
  5. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every minute so curds brown lightly but stay tender.
  6. Pour in plant milk and cook 1 to 2 minutes until creamy.
  7. Fold in spinach until just wilted, add cherry tomatoes, then brighten with lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Finish with chopped chives or parsley and serve hot with toast, avocado, or roasted potatoes.

Notes

  • Note: Press tofu briefly to remove excess moisture for better browning and flavor absorption.
  • Blooming spices in oil unlocks deeper aroma and color.
  • Add plant milk near the end to keep curds plush and creamy.
  • Season lightly if using kala namak, then adjust to taste at the end.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of plant milk to restore creaminess.

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Keywords: tofu scramble, vegan breakfast, plant-based scramble, high-protein vegan, easy brunch

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