• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Eat Something Vegan logo

  • About Me
  • All Recipes
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Subscribe
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About Me
  • All Recipes
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Subscribe
  • Stay in Touch!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » All Recipes » Breakfast » Veggie Tofu Breakfast Scramble

    Veggie Tofu Breakfast Scramble

    Published: Jul 21, 2021 · Modified: Sep 12, 2021 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

    Sharing is caring!

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video

    This Veggie Tofu Breakfast Scramble recipe is a hearty and filling way to start the day. Full of protein and fresh veggies with a ton of amazing flavor.

    Veggie Tofu Breakfast Scramble in a skillet

    Who says that breakfast has to be boring? If you're looking for a simple way to fill your tummy with a great meal that will give you energy for the day, this is the recipe for you. The addition of the fresh peppers adds a lovely crunch, sweet flavoring, and color.

    Since breakfast is the most important part of the day, it's imperative to feed your body with foods that will fuel it rather than cause it to lag. Having fresh spinach gives your the right amount of greens while the addition of scallions provides a much-welcomed flavor. This is "technically" considered a breakfast recipe but you can actually enjoy it during any time of the day.

    Video Tutorial

    What you'll need

    • Oil. Any kind of oil you prefer. I used olive oil. You'll need just a little bit.
    • Potatoes. Yukon golds work best here. They hold shape and have a great taste.
    • Peppers. Any color. I like red, because it tends to be the sweetest.
    • Onion. Yellow, white, or red.
    • Tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes are the sweetest.
    • Tofu. Organic extra firm tofu, liquid drained (no pressing needed).
    • Spinach. Baby spinach has very mild flavor and no stems, so that's why I use it.
    • Water. A little bit of water softens the veggies.
    • Scallions. Or other herbs of choice, such as fresh basil, cilantro, parsley, or dill.
    • Spices. Sriracha (for a touch of heat), cumin powder, salt, and pepper.

    How to make this Veggie Tofu Breakfast Scramble

    1. Add oil into a large, non-stick skillet and add diced potatoes. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally until cooked through and nicely browned (use a lid to help cook the potatoes faster).

    cooking the potatoes

    2. Once the potatoes are cooked, add bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the veggies soften.

    adding the veggies to potatoes

    3. At this point, add the cumin powder, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Take tofu in your hands and crumble right into the skillet. Cook, stirring, and breaking the tofu pieces, for a few minutes.

    adding tofu to the veggies

    4. Now add the spinach and ¼ cup of water. Cook, until spinach has wilted and water almost evaporated.

    adding spinach to the skillet

    5. Garnish with fresh scallions and serve.

    Veggie Tofu Breakfast Scramble close up shot

    Helpful tips

    • Cut 'em nicely. Cut veggies into small pieces.
    • Use a proper skillet. Non-stick skillet is what you need.
    • Don't be afraid to improvise. Adjust vegetables to what is in the fridge or your favorites.
    • Make some extra. Split into containers to reheat during the week for a quick and healthy breakfast.

    How to store and reheat

    Since this tofu breakfast recipe makes quite a large serving, there's a high probability that you're going to have some left over. All you need to do is add it to the fridge in an airtight container and save it for your next meal. If you can make it until breakfast - great! If not, you can reheat for lunch or dinner.

    To reheat simply warm up slowly in the microwave or put it into a skillet and heat it low and slow on the stove. Slow is the key as you don't want to overheat it because that will cause it to overcook as well.

    Recipe Variations

    • Use other veggies - mushrooms, corn, broccoli, carrots, etc.
    • Use other greens - kale or cabbage instead of spinach.
    • Use your favorite seasoning.
    • Use sweet potatoes instead of regular.
    • Add Vegan Parmesan, your favorite nuts, or seeds (hemp hearts, sesame seeds).
    Veggie Tofu Breakfast Scramble on a plate

    This simple tofu breakfast scramble will have you craving more. If you can pair it with fresh veggies from the garden, you're going to add in so much more flavor and taste.

    Feel free to add in other vegetables that you like and love as well as it's the perfect skillet recipe to make a few tasty additions.

    More tasty tofu recipes to try:

    • Vegan Breakfast Tacos
    • Vegan Scrambled Eggs
    • Fried Tofu
    • Tofu in Indian Sauce
    • Vegan Banana Pancakes

    Veggie Tofu Breakfast Skillet

    This Veggie Tofu Breakfast Skillet recipe is a hearty and filling way to start the day. Full of protein and fresh veggies with a ton of amazing flavor.
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 152kcal
    Author: Tania Sheff

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 large Yukon Gold potato, diced into small cubes
    • ½ medium bell peppers, diced
    • ¼ medium red onion, diced
    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
    • 8 oz. extra firm tofu, liquid drained
    • ½ tbsp. sriracha or to taste
    • ½ tsp. cumin
    • 1 tsp. sea salt
    • ⅛ tsp. pepper
    • 1 oz. baby spinach
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ cup chopped scallions

    Instructions

    • Add oil into a large, non-stick skillet and add diced potatoes. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally until cooked through and nicely browned (use lid to help cook the potatoes faster).
    • Once the potatoes are cooked, add bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the veggies soften.
    • At this point, add the cumin powder, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Take tofu in your hands and crumble right into the skillet. Cook, stir, and breaking the tofu pieces, for a few minutes.
    • Now add the spinach and ¼ cup of water. Cook, until spinach, has wilted and water almost evaporated.
    • Garnish with fresh scallions and serve.
    PssstYou can find detailed step-by-step photos right above this recipe card.

    Notes

    Helpful tips

    • Cut 'em nicely. Cut veggies into small pieces.
    • Use a proper skillet. Non-stick skillet is what you need.
    • Don't be afraid to improvise. Adjust vegetables to what is in the fridge or your favorites.
    • Make some extra. Split into containers to reheat during the week for a quick and healthy breakfast.

    Recipe Variations

    • Use other veggies - mushrooms, corn, broccoli, carrots, etc.
    • Use other greens - kale or cabbage instead of spinach.
    • Use your favorite seasoning.
    • Use sweet potatoes instead of regular.
    • Add Vegan Parmesan, your favorite nuts, or seeds (hemp hearts, sesame seeds).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1297IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
    Veggie Tofu Breakfast Scramble on a plate with veggies on the background
    « Tomato Mushroom Spinach Pasta
    Quick and Tasty Bulgur Salad »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Harold says

      May 24, 2022 at 5:59 am

      I see nutritional yeast as an ingredient in many of these recipes. Is it that important, what's a good alternative?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        May 25, 2022 at 1:18 am

        Hi Harold! It adds a cheesy flavor to vegan dishes. In some recipes it could be easily skipped, in others it is quite important.

        Reply
    2. Laura says

      April 05, 2022 at 1:31 am

      Will firm silken tofu work?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 11, 2022 at 5:15 pm

        Hi Laura! Silken tofu will break too much, and become mushy. I recommend not using it for this recipe.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi Friend!

    I am glad you are here!

    Welcome to Eat Something Vegan! Here, you'll find a lot of healthy, tasty, and creative vegan recipes. Each recipe is carefully tested to make sure you won't be disappointed!

    Read more ->

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    Privacy

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2020