SCRAMBLED TOFU

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A great recipe from Isa Chandra Moskowitz' book, Vegan with a Vengeance. The spice blend and lemon juice makes this explode with flavor! Isa says that if you don't have nutritional yeast on hand simply omit the water when cooking. Her cat Fizzle says, "Use a cast-iron pan so that you don't have to worry about scratching the pan to get all the good burnt bits." I use a non-stick pan, but am certainly willing to switch to the cast iron one once it's back in production at my house! Additionally, Isa says in its intro: "...feel free to add any finely chopped vegetables that you want to use up; add them when you add the mushrooms. Broccoli, zucchini, and cauliflower are all great contenders. The most important thig is that you get the texture right; you want it to be chunky. As you cook the tofu it will crumble more, so just break it into big chunks through your fingers right into the pan. This is a great tasting way to introduce a tofuphobe to the heavenly bean curd we all know and love."

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
2 cups cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb extra firm tofu, drained
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 carrot, peeled (optional, I grate it in at the end, mostly for color)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed with your fingers
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients for SPICE BLEND and set aside until needed.
  • In skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Saute onions for 3 minutes, until softened; add the mushrooms, saute for 5 minutes; add the garlic, saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the SPICE BLEND and mix it up for 15 seconds or so. Add 1/4 cup water to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom to get all the garlic and spices.
  • Crumble in the tofu in big chunks and mix well, being careful not to crush it; use a lifting motion when stirring it around; you want it to remain chunky. Allow to cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding splashes of water if necessary to keep it from sticking too much. Lower the heat a bit if you find that the tofu is sticking.
  • Add the lemon juice.
  • Add the nutritional yeast and mix it up.
  • If the mixture is sticking to the pan, add spashes of water. The moistness really depends on how much water the tofu was retaining before you added it.
  • Grate the carrot into the tofu mixture and fold.
  • Serve with guacamole and salsa and potatoes and toast and tempeh bacon.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • Tofu Rancheros: Add 1 cup of salsa at the end, cook for 1 minute extra.
  • Asian-Style Scrambled Tofu: Add 2 tablespoons of minced ginger with the garlic, use peanut oil instead of olive oil, substitute shiitake mushrooms, and omit the thyme and nutritional yeast. Mix in 1 cup of thinly sliced scallions at the very end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 615, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 14.7

Cindy Williams
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I love this tofu scramble recipe! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to get your daily dose of protein. I love the addition of the spices and the nutritional yeast. This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.


Stainless Toslim
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This tofu scramble is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthy and protein-packed option. I will definitely be making this again.


Brandy Brock
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This tofu scramble is a great way to start your day! It's packed with protein and flavor. I love the addition of the vegetables and the nutritional yeast. This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.


Taiwo Ola
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tofu and this recipe is a winner! The tofu scramble is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's a healthy and protein-packed option. I will definitely be making this again.


Clinton Kamau
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This tofu scramble is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of protein. I love the addition of the vegetables and the nutritional yeast. This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.


Amna Akther Sumi
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I love this tofu scramble recipe! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to get your daily dose of protein. I love the addition of the spices and the nutritional yeast. This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.


Rana Adil
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This tofu scramble is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthy and protein-packed option. I will definitely be making this again.


Gertrude Vundla
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This tofu scramble is a great way to start your day! It's packed with protein and flavor. I love the addition of the vegetables and the nutritional yeast. This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.


Tucker Unruh
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I'm not a vegan, but I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet. This tofu scramble is a great option! It's packed with protein and flavor. I love the addition of the vegetables and the nutritional yeast. This


ansar Ansar
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This tofu scramble is a great way to use up leftover tofu. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of protein. I love the addition of the vegetables and the nutritional yeast. This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.


Juwariyah Smells
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tofu and this recipe is a winner! The tofu scramble is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's a healthy and protein-packed option. I will definitely be making this again.


Olamilekan
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This tofu scramble is delicious and versatile. I love that it can be customized to your liking. I've added different vegetables, spices, and herbs each time I've made it and it's always been a hit. This is a great recipe for a healthy and protein-pac


Joel Hernandez
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I love this tofu scramble recipe! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to get your daily dose of protein. I love the addition of the spices and the nutritional yeast. This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.


Keith Payne
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This tofu scramble is a great way to start your day! It's packed with protein and flavor. I love that it's a vegan and gluten-free option. I will definitely be making this again.


Billal Munsi
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind! The tofu scramble is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the addition of the vegetables and the nutritional yeast. This is a great recipe for a healthy and protein-packed breakfast.


Sarfarz Meyo
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This tofu scramble is delicious! It's a great way to get your daily dose of protein and it's also very easy to make. I love that it's a vegan and gluten-free option.


Mujeeb Butt
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this tofu scramble. It's a great way to use up leftover tofu and it's a healthy and protein-packed breakfast option. I'll definitely be making this again.


KAIZER MUZIC
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of protein. The tofu is cooked perfectly and the scramble is flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again!


sabir dx
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I've made this tofu scramble several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover tofu. I love the addition of the nutritional yeast, it gives the scramble a cheesy flavor.


Leroy Ray
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This tofu scramble recipe is a game-changer! The tofu cooks up perfectly and has a great texture. I love that it's a healthy and protein-packed alternative to eggs.


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