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.
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.
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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.