This Easy Tofu Scramble is the perfect, protein-filled breakfast dish. As a vegan alternative to eggs, it has delicious flavor and just the right texture to start your mornings off right.
If you are looking for a vegan option that has the taste and texture of eggs, then this yummy and easy to make Tofu Scramble will be just what you’re looking for. Made with crumbles of firm tofu and seasoned with spices and soy sauce to give it the right amount of salty, sulfurous goodness, this dish makes a great breakfast staple. Serve it with vegetables, pancakes, potatoes, or your favorite toppings to round out the meal.
This is a great recipe for adding more protein to your diet. It also offers health benefits like anti-inflammatory properties, necessary vitamins, and minerals. It’s versatile enough that you can make add-ins and substitutions when needed, and it comes together in minutes. You’ll love how convenient this flavorful dish is. Let’s talk a little about what makes this Easy Tofu Scramble taste so deliciously “eggy.”
Video Tutorial
What you'll need
- Tofu. I used organic firm tofu.
- Oil. Grapeseed, avocado, or olive oil will work.
- Soy Sauce. For extra flavor.
- Nutritional Yeast. This adds a nice cheesy flavor.
- Black Salt. Adds the "eggy" flavor.
- Turmeric. This spice adds a beautiful yellow color.
- Garlic powder.
- Black Pepper.
- Baby Spinach. Or your favorite roasted veggies.
- Vegan Mayo. Adds creaminess to the dish.
How to make Vegan Tofu Scramble
1. Add the oil to a large, non-stick pan and, with your hands, crumble the tofu into the pan. Fry (stirring occasionally and breaking up large pieces) for 5 minutes.
2. Add the soy sauce, garlic powder, black salt, turmeric, pepper, and nutritional yeast, and stir well.
3. Next, add the spinach and cook until it is just wilted.
4. Lastly, stir in about 1-2 tablespoons of vegan mayo to add creaminess. Serve.
Tips for the best Tofu Scramble
- Use firm tofu. When choosing your tofu, go with a firm consistency so the crumbles break somewhat easily, but are still solid enough to look like scrambled eggs. Softer or firmer textures won't work as well.
- Don't skip the black salt. This ingredient has a sulfurous flavor that tastes very similar to eggs, so it's key to getting that "eggy" flavor in your tofu scramble.
- Add turmeric powder. Mixing this spice into the tofu crumbles will give them a much more authentic egg coloring. It also increases the anti-inflammatory properties of this healthy recipe.
- Make your own vegan mayo. You can buy this ingredient in most stores, but it's also really easy to make and you can control the ingredients that you like in it. Check out this easy recipe.
Add-ins and Substitutes
- Add some spice. Give this dish a little heat with the addition of cayenne pepper, chili powder, sriracha, or red pepper flakes.
- Substitute other vegetables. You can also saute green peppers, onion, tomatoes, jalapenos, or celery in this Tofu Scramble instead or in addition to the spinach.
- Add proteins. You can toss in protein-rich ingredients like black beans, tempeh bacon, plant-based sausage, or quinoa.
- Substitute the mayo. If there's no vegan mayo, you can add creaminess with vegan sour cream, pesto sauce, coconut milk, or plant-based plain yogurt.
How to Store
Store any leftover Tofu Scramble in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat it in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop until warmed through. You may need to drain out any liquid that has leaked out as it was stored to keep the tofu scramble from becoming mushy.
What to Serve with it
- Toppings. Finish off this Tofu Scramble with your favorite sauces or toppings. Salsa Roja, ketchup, guacamole, or Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce all make great options
- Breads. Serve this dish with some Vegan Banana Pancakes, Zucchini Muffins, Vegan Potato Pancakes, 3-Ingredient Puffed Cereal Bars, or Strawberry Oatmeal Bars to make it even more filling
- Vegetables. Plate it with an Avocado Salad, Roasted Tomato Pesto Vegetables, or Simple Roasted Broccoli. You can also cook these Simple Sautéed Vegetables right in.
- Potatoes. Serve it alongside Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Baked Potato Breakfast Hash, Eggplant Potato Patties, or Garlic Smashed Potatoes.
This Easy Tofu Scramble is a healthy and scrumptious breakfast dish that your whole family will enjoy. Quick and easy, you can serve it with all your morning favorites, even on the craziest of weekday mornings.
More tasty vegan recipes:
- Simple Sautéed Vegetables
- Fajita Vegetables
- Vegan Stuffed Eggplants
- Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
- Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta
Easy Tofu Scramble
Ingredients
- 14 oz. firm tofu, drained
- 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. black salt
- ½ tsp. turmeric
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 1 tbsp. vegan mayo
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large, non-stick pan and, with your hands, crumble the tofu into the pan. Fry (stirring occasionally and breaking up large pieces) for 5 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, garlic powder, black salt, turmeric, pepper, and nutritional yeast, and stir well.
- Next, add the spinach and cook until it is just wilted.
- Lastly, stir in about 1-2 tablespoons of vegan mayo to add creaminess. Serve.
Notes
Tips for the best Tofu Scramble
- Use firm tofu. When choosing your tofu, go with a firm consistency so the crumbles break somewhat easily, but are still solid enough to look like scrambled eggs. Softer or firmer textures won't work as well.
- Don't skip the black salt. This ingredient has a sulfurous flavor that tastes very similar to eggs, so it's key to getting that "eggy" flavor in your tofu scramble.
- Add turmeric powder. Mixing this spice into the tofu crumbles will give them a much more authentic egg coloring. It also increases the anti-inflammatory properties of this healthy recipe.
- Make your own vegan mayo. You can buy this ingredient in most stores, but it's also really easy to make and you can control the ingredients that you like in it. Check out this easy recipe.
Add-ins and Substitutes
- Add some spice. Give this dish a little heat with the addition of cayenne pepper, chili powder, sriracha, or red pepper flakes.
- Substitute other vegetables. You can also saute green peppers, onion, tomatoes, jalapenos, or celery in this Tofu Scramble instead or in addition to the spinach.
- Add proteins. You can toss in protein-rich ingredients like black beans, tempeh bacon, plant-based sausage, or quinoa.
- Substitute the mayo. If there's no vegan mayo, you can add creaminess with vegan sour cream, pesto sauce, coconut milk, or plant-based plain yogurt.
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