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Tofu Scramble

One of my favorite vegan recipes to make is tofu scramble. It’s easy, delicious, nutritious and you can customize it to however you want. Below I will show the simple steps to creating a delicious vegan meal you can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

  • Tofu
  • Olive oil (or oil of your choice)
  • Seasonings
    • Turmeric – 1/4 teaspoon
    • Cumin – 1/4 teaspoon
    • Nutritional Yeast – 1 teaspoon
    • Paprika – 1/4 teaspoon
    • Water – 1 tablespoon
    • Salt  – pinch
    • Pepper -pinch
  • Add ins of your choice (some of my favorites)
    • Onions
    • Peppers
    • Tomatoes
    • Vegan Sausage
    • Vegan Cheese
    • Kale or Spinach
    • Green Onions
    • Potatoes

Directions:

  • Step 1: Drain Tofu
    •  Cut the tofu into slices, lay on a cutting board , cover in paper towel and lay some books on top for about 5-10 minutes.

 

  • Step 2: Prepare optional add ins:
    • If adding onions and peppers – chop and add to pan with oil and saute prior to adding tofu.
    • If adding sausage – cut into pieces and add to pan prior to adding tofu.
    • If adding potatoes:  Cut into bite sizes pieces and cook in oven, pan or microwave. (I microwave bite sizes pieces for approximately 8 minutes and then cook with scramble for a crispy texture)
    • If adding kale, spinach, or vegan cheese – add after cooking tofu.

 

  • Step 3:  Scramble Tofu
    • Heat oil in a pan and crumble tofu using your hands. Cook for about 5-10 minutes.0221171301.jpg

 

  • Step 4: Prepare Scramble Seasoning
    • Add tumeric, cumin, nutritional yeast, paprika, salt and pepper together in small bowl. Mix together, add water and mix again.

 

  • Step 5: Add Seasoning to Tofu in pan
    • Cook for another 5 or so minutes0221171313

 

  • Step 6: Add optional add-ins:
    • Such as potatoes, kale, spinach, vegan cheese, tomatoes etc.

 

  • Step 7: Serve and enjoy! 🙂