The BEST Tofu Scramble

5 from 2 votes

Transform tofu into a creamy, high-protein vegan breakfast with this easy tofu scramble recipe—6 ingredients, one pan, 25 minutes, & endlessly versatile!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 430kcal

Author: Toni

Equipment

Ingredients

3 tablespoons of olive oil or vegan butter
3 garlic cloves minced
1 (16-ounce) block of firm tofu drained and lightly pressed
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons of plain unsweetened plant-based milk
½ teaspoon of turmeric
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Chives thinly slices (for garnish)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil or vegan butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it begins to brown.
Crumble the tofu directly into the pan using your hands. Add salt and pepper to taste, then mix well. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the plant-based milk, turmeric, and nutritional yeast to the pan. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pan with a lid. Lower the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot and garnish with fresh chives.

Video

Notes

For the most eggy flavor: Add a pinch of kala namak.

How to crumble: I love chunkier bits for extra bite by breaking it up by hand. Use a fork/potato masher for a finer texture.

To adjust the consistency: Adjust how much plant milk (or plant-based cream) you add to the vegan scrambled egg for a drier or softer/wetter texture.

Nutrition

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