Best 10 Simple Tofu Scramble Recipes

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Simple tofu scramble is a delicious, easy-to-make, and versatile dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with just a few simple ingredients, tofu scramble is a great source of plant-based protein, and it can be customized to your liking with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and spices. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional eggs, simple tofu scramble is a great option.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

EASY TOFU SCRAMBLE



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This easy tofu scramble has the same texture as scrambled eggs, but it's 100% plant based! It's a vegan breakfast idea you'll want to make again and again.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 to 14-ounce block extra firm tofu
2 tablespoons olive oil
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion
1 red pepper
2 handfuls baby greens (like baby spinach, baby kale, or a baby greens mix*)

Steps:

  • Drain the tofu container, then pat the tofu dry with a clean dish towel. Place the tofu in a large bowl and use your fingers to break the tofu into bite-sized irregular shaped pieces. (It might be a little cold on your hands: don't worry, it should only take a few seconds!) Stir in the olive oil, turmeric, salt and pepper.
  • Add the cumin and garlic powder to a dry skillet. Cook on medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the tofu and increase the heat to medium high. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and starting to lightly brown. Remove the heat and place it on the serving plates. Serve with toast, veggie saute (below), or if you want to get fancy, vegan bacon.
  • Meanwhile, thinly slice the onion. Thinly slice the bell pepper. Heat the olive oil in a separate large skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add the onion and peppers. Cook 4 to 6 minutes until just starting to brown, stirring occasionally. Add a pinch of salt and the baby greens. Cook for 30 seconds until wilted. Remove from the heat and serve alongside the tofu scramble.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Sugar 1.7 g, Sodium 22.1 mg, Fat 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

TOFU SCRAMBLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: tofu, bell pepper, onion, oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, lemon juice

Provided by Swasti Shukla

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz tofu
1 bell pepper
½ onion
2 teaspoons oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Drain tofu from container, wrap it in a paper towel, and place it on a plate. Rest another plate on top of the tofu and microwave for 3-5 minutes.
  • Unwrap the tofu and cut into cubes.
  • Place the tofu in a bowl and mash with a fork.
  • Cut the top off a bell pepper and remove all the seeds and thinly slice.
  • Chop the onion.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers, and cook until softened.
  • Add in the tofu and cook on medium heat until most of the water has evaporated.
  • Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin, and mix well, until all the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  • Add the lemon juice to the tofu and mix until evenly combined.
  • Remove the tofu from the heat and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams

TOFU SCRAMBLE



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Tofu scramble, a vegan alternative to scrambled eggs. It's so easy to make, high in protein, and ready in 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients!

Provided by Iosune

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces firm tofu (225 g)
1/4 tsp salt, see notes
1/4 tsp turmeric powder, see notes
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Chop the tofu and use a fork to crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add some oil to a frying pan and when it's hot, add the tofu and all the remaining ingredients (salt, turmeric powder, and ground black pepper). Stir until well combined and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Serve your tofu scramble immediately (I served my tofu scramble over some toasted bread and topped it with fresh parsley) with fresh fruit, vegan bacon, or vegan sausage as part of a vegan brunch. You can also serve it with vegan pancakes, vegan crepes, vegan banana bread, and coffee or juice.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also prepare the tofu before cooking and freeze it for up to 5 months. On the other hand, you can also freeze your tofu scrambled eggs after cooking. If you do, the tofu will get a chewier texture, although the eggy flavor won't change. It can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through. Add a little oil, water, or vegetable stock if needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 of the recipe, Calories 80 calories, Sugar 0.7 g, Sodium 248 mg, Fat 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.3 g

TOFU SCRAMBLE



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This quick scramble is a combination of flavors and textures that will surprise and delight tofu-lovers and doubters alike. Soy sauce, turmeric and cumin provide bold seasoning, while searing the block of tofu on both sides before breaking it up yields plenty of crispy bits as well as tender ones. You can add cooked vegetables, leafy greens, beans, cheese or nutritional yeast with the scallions in Step 4, though you may want to increase the seasoning depending on the amount of extras you add. You can also swap in hot sauce, mustard or tahini for the soy sauce and play around with spice combinations, but don't skip the splash of water - it helps the tofu soak up all the flavors. Serve with toast, tortillas, salad or breakfast potatoes.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     beans, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14-ounce) block firm or extra-firm tofu
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cut the block of tofu in half horizontally as you would a hamburger bun. Pat both pieces dry and wrap in paper towels. If time allows, press the tofu by placing a cast-iron skillet or other heavy object on top of the wrapped tofu for about 30 minutes. (This helps remove moisture so the tofu retains its shape better during cooking.)
  • In a measuring cup or bowl, combine the soy sauce, turmeric and cumin with 2 tablespoons water.
  • Unwrap the tofu and season on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add the tofu blocks and cook until golden brown and crisp on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the tofu and cook until golden brown and crisp on the other side, another 3 to 4 minutes. If the tofu is emitting water, hold the tofu with a spatula and pour the water out of the pan.
  • Lower the heat to medium. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, break up the tofu into chunks. Add the scallions and the seasoning mixture and cook, stirring and continuing to break up the tofu, until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

SCRAMBLED TOFU



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This is a wonderful vegetarian dish with a great flavor. The cheese can be omitted, and other vegetables such as green peppers or mushrooms can be added. It's great served with hot bran muffins.

Provided by LKAUMANS

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1 (12 ounce) package firm silken tofu, drained and mashed
ground turmeric to taste
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and saute green onions until tender. Stir in tomatoes with juice and mashed tofu. Season with salt, pepper, and turmeric. Reduce heat, and simmer until heated through. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 305.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

SPICY TOFU SCRAMBLE



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Packed with protein and flavor, the perfect way to start your day. Eat as is, spread over multigrain toast, or wrapped up in a multigrain tortilla.

Provided by unsightly

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Protein     Tofu

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) container extra-firm tofu, drained
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup sliced mushrooms
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup grape tomatoes
3 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
1 ounce crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

  • Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid. Crumble tofu into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, scallions, and jalapeno; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in crumbled tofu and red pepper flakes. Cover and cook until flavors blend, about 4 minutes.
  • Season the tofu mixture with salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes and 3 tablespoons cilantro; cook and stir until tomatoes are just heated through, about 2 minutes. Spoon tofu scramble onto 2 plates; sprinkle queso fresco on top. Garnish with the remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1005.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPICY TOFU SCRAMBLE RECIPE WITH MUSHROOMS AND BELL PEPPERS



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Tofu scramble is a quick and healthy way to start the day. This version is made with peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and hot sauce. Vegetarian and vegan, with gluten-free option.

Provided by Jolinda Hackett

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil (or margarine)
1/2 onion (yellow or white; diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 (12-ounce) container tofu (firm or extra-firm; drained, cut into 1-inch cubes)
1/2 bell pepper (any color; diced)
3/4 cup mushrooms (sliced)
3 green onions (diced)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 to 1 tablespoon hot sauce or chili sauce (to taste)
1 dash salt (to taste)
1 dash black pepper (freshly ground; to taste)
Optional: flour tortilla

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes, until onions are slightly soft.
  • Add soy sauce, tofu, bell pepper, mushrooms, green onions, tomatoes, ginger, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Add hot sauce to taste.
  • Stirring frequently, sauté for another 6 to 8 minutes, until the veggies are done and the tofu is lightly fried. Add a dash of salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Wrap in a flour tortilla or serve plain. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 423 mg, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 2 to 3 servings, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

THE BEST TOFU SCRAMBLE



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If you like a softly scrambled egg on toast, you're going to love this soft-scrambled tofu recipe. The secret is the addition of Indian black salt (also known as kala namak or black lava salt), which has an egglike flavor and is available online or at specialty food stores. Because it is lower in sodium, we round out the dish with a little kosher salt too. We like our scramble on toast but it would also make a great filling for a vegan breakfast burrito.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 16-ounce block soft tofu, drained
1/2 teaspoon Indian black salt
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon vegan butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 slices bread
1/4 cup shredded vegan Cheddar-style cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Gently wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel or a double layer of paper towels to blot out excess moisture. Place the tofu in a medium bowl. Add the black salt and turmeric and stir well with a fork, crumbling the tofu and fully combining the spices.
  • Melt the vegan butter in a medium nonstick pan over medium-high heat, swirling the pan to coat evenly. Add the tofu mixture and spread it out evenly in the pan using a rubber spatula. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook undisturbed until the edges begin to turn yellow from the turmeric and some moisture is bubbling up, about 1 minute 30 seconds.
  • Gently stir the scramble, folding the cooked side over and redistributing the tofu to allow it to cook in an even layer. Continue to cook, stirring every 1 minute 30 seconds, until most of the moisture is evaporated and the tofu is the consistency of custardy scrambled eggs, 7 to 9 minutes. As it simmers, more liquid will bubble up and then it will dry out and the scramble will turn a uniform pale yellow color.
  • Meanwhile, toast the bread. Divide the scramble between the bread slices and top each with half the vegan cheese.

SIMPLE TOFU SCRAMBLE



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This easy, everyday tofu scramble is made with tofu and simple seasonings for a delicious and healthy way to start your day! Easily customizable with veggies and herbs for your best vegan egg scramble.

Provided by Julie | The Simple Veganista

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 block (14oz.) tofu, soft, firm or extra-firm (not silken)
1 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon EACH garlic + onion powder, optional
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoon vegan cream, optional
1/4 teaspoon black salt (kala namak), optional
salt + pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • , no need to press as the water will dissipate as it cooks. I typically let the block of tofu rest on its side thin side to drain for a few minutes before using.
  • Heat the skillet over medium heat, add the tofu while crumbling it between your fingers (above right). Alternatively, add the tofu block to the skillet and use the back of a fork to mash it a bit. You can also break it up with a wooden spoon. Do whatever is comfortable or makes sense for you. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add the turmeric, nutritional yeast, optional garlic + onion powder, salt and pepper, cooking for 2 minutes more, stirring frequently. If adding veggies, this is the perfect time to add them.
  • Lastly, add the vegan cream and black salt, and cook another 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Serves 4
  • Serve right away with Breakfast Potatoes or Home Fries, and fresh fruits. Also great with a slice of toasted Artisan Bread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Sugar 0.7 g, Sodium 306.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

TOFU SCRAMBLE



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Try our vegan spiced tofu with cherry tomatoes for an egg-free take on scramble on toast. Perfect for breakfast, served on rye bread

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion , finely sliced
1 large garlic clove , crushed
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp sweet smoked paprika
280g extra firm tofu
100g cherry tomatoes , halved
½ small bunch parsley , chopped
rye bread , to serve, (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and gently fry the onion for 8 -10 mins or until golden brown and sticky. Stir in the garlic, turmeric, cumin and paprika and cook for 1 min.
  • Roughly mash the tofu in a bowl using a fork, keeping some pieces chunky. Add to the pan and fry for 3 mins. Raise the heat, then tip in the tomatoes, cooking for 5 mins more or until they begin to soften. Fold the parsley through the mixture. Serve on its own or with toasted rye bread (not gluten-free), if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right tofu. Firm or extra-firm tofu is best for scrambling, as it holds its shape better than softer tofu.
  • Press the tofu before cooking. This helps to remove excess water and makes the tofu firmer.
  • Crumble the tofu into small pieces. This will help it cook evenly.
  • Use a non-stick skillet. This will help to prevent the tofu from sticking.
  • Cook the tofu over medium heat. This will help to prevent it from burning.
  • Season the tofu with your favorite spices and herbs. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, and chili powder.
  • Add vegetables to your scramble. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spinach.
  • Serve the tofu scramble with your favorite toppings. Some good options include salsa, avocado, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Tofu scramble is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables, and it is also a good source of iron and calcium. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a tofu scramble that is both healthy and delicious.

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