Name: Tofu Scramble Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 400 g tofu (drained and squeezed); 100 g chopped tomatoes; 1 onion (finely chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tbsp ground turmeric; 1 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp spring onion

If you’re looking for a plant-based alternative to scrambled eggs, then you should try this tofu scramble which is full of flavor.

freshly made tofu scramble with spring onion

Tofu Scramble Recipe

Here is how to make tofu scramble in one-pan with chopped tomatoes, red bell pepper, spices, and nutritional yeast. This recipe is great for vegans and is also a popular tofu recipe packed with flavor.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Snack

Cuisine American, International

Servings2 servings

Calories (per serving)299.58 kcal

Equipment

1 Tofu Press

Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
400 g tofu drained and squeezed
100 g chopped tomatoes
1 onion finely chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 red bell pepper finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp spring onion

Instructions

Ensure you drain and press the tofu to remove all moisture.
In a mixing bowl, use a fork or your hands to scramble the tofu into smaller pieces. Set aside.
Preheat your saucepan and set it on medium-high heat.
Add the olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add the scrambled tofu, chopped tomatoes, ground turmeric, nutritional yeast, salt and black pepper.
Stir and combine. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, covered.
Remove cover, remove off heat and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Garnish with spring onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 299.58kcalCarbohydrates: 18.26gProtein: 21.54gFat: 16.55gSaturated Fat: 2.13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.31gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.6gSodium: 850.15mgPotassium: 422.34mgFiber: 5.33gSugar: 4.48gVitamin A: 546.85IUVitamin B1: 0.07mgVitamin B2: 0.04mgVitamin B3: 0.69mgVitamin B5: 0.15mgVitamin B6: 0.26mgVitamin C: 22.39mgVitamin E: 1.42mgVitamin K: 15.96µgCalcium: 294.59mgCopper: 0.12mgFolate: 24.41µgIron: 4.69mgManganese: 0.58mgMagnesium: 22.39mgPhosphorus: 49.82mgSelenium: 1.17µgZinc: 0.43mgNet Carbohydrates: 12.94g

Data source: USDA

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