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Golden Tofu Scramble – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Golden Tofu Scramble

Brighten up your morning routine with this incredibly vibrant and flavorful Golden Tofu Scramble! This simple, protein-rich scramble is packed with colorful veggies, ready in under 30 minutes, and makes for the perfect healthy start to any day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 113

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced, about 1 cup / 150g (5.3 oz)
  • 1 small carrot, diced, about ½ cup / 60g (2.12 oz)
  • 4 green onions, chopped, about ½ cup / 50g (1.76 oz)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, about 1 tsp / 5g (0.18 oz)
  • ½ tsp (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 g / 0.04 oz) ground turmeric
  • 1 14-oz / 396g (14 oz) package extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) hot sauce, or to taste
  • 2 Tbs / 8g (0.28 oz) chopped fresh cilantro
  • & Variations
  • For a richer, cheesier flavor, stir in 2-3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) of nutritional yeast along with the tofu.
  • Leftovers are fantastic! Use them as a filling for breakfast burritos, tacos, or a hearty sandwich on toasted bread.
  • Create a Spanish-style scramble by replacing cumin and cilantro with smoked paprika, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh parsley.
  • For an Italian twist, use Italian seasoning, extra garlic, and chopped fresh basil instead of the original spices.

Method
 

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. Add the diced bell pepper and carrot.
  3. Cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender.
  4. Stir in the chopped green onions, minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground turmeric.
  5. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  6. Add the crumbled tofu and hot sauce to the skillet.
  7. Cook for 5 minutes, breaking up the tofu with a spoon, until it's heated through and all excess liquid has evaporated.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately.
  10. Don't press the tofu for this recipe. A little extra moisture helps create a softer, more authentic scramble texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 11gFat: 6g

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