Chunky Tofu Scramble
My three favorite breakfasts are tofu scramble, breakfast burritos, and tofu scramble inside of a breakfast burrito. Needless to say, I've experimented a lot with tofu scrambles, trying to create the perfect one. I really like the spice combination. This is a chunky version where you cube the tofu kind of small rather than mashing it up with a fork. Note, though, that the chunky one tastes a LOT better if you're using the kind of tofu that comes packed in a tub (not the Mori-Nu kind).
I do a lot of dumping and pouring so I don't know how exact these measures are...but the combination of spices are really good. Omnivore-approved!
Chunky Tofu Scramble
1 block extra firm tofu, drained/squeezed and chopped into small cubes
olive oil for cooking
vegetables of choice (here I only used chopped bell pepper; you may want to add the veggies earlier in the recipe than I suggest here to let them cook down, if necessary)
several dashes tumeric (probably about 1/4 tsp)
several dashes onion powder (probably about 1/4 tsp)
several dashes cayenne, to taste
sprinkle of garlic powder (or a couple spoons of minced garlic)
sprinkle of chili powder
sprinkle of oregano
several large dashes soy sauce (probably about 1 Tbsp)
about 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, or to taste
Heat the oil and saute the tofu cubes until brown. Add tumeric, onion powder, cayenne, garlic, and chili powder; saute a few minutes. Add soy sauce and toss to coat. Add peppers. Sprinkle on nutritional yeast and toss to coat.
Served here with toast+earth balance.
Other ideas for tofu scramble: Use lemon juice instead of the soy sauce; add fresh herbs like cilantro, sage, basil, or parsley; add hot peppers; change up the veggies (mushrooms, zucchini, grated carrots, finely chopped onion); add olives.
I do a lot of dumping and pouring so I don't know how exact these measures are...but the combination of spices are really good. Omnivore-approved!
Chunky Tofu Scramble
1 block extra firm tofu, drained/squeezed and chopped into small cubes
olive oil for cooking
vegetables of choice (here I only used chopped bell pepper; you may want to add the veggies earlier in the recipe than I suggest here to let them cook down, if necessary)
several dashes tumeric (probably about 1/4 tsp)
several dashes onion powder (probably about 1/4 tsp)
several dashes cayenne, to taste
sprinkle of garlic powder (or a couple spoons of minced garlic)
sprinkle of chili powder
sprinkle of oregano
several large dashes soy sauce (probably about 1 Tbsp)
about 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, or to taste
Heat the oil and saute the tofu cubes until brown. Add tumeric, onion powder, cayenne, garlic, and chili powder; saute a few minutes. Add soy sauce and toss to coat. Add peppers. Sprinkle on nutritional yeast and toss to coat.
Served here with toast+earth balance.
Other ideas for tofu scramble: Use lemon juice instead of the soy sauce; add fresh herbs like cilantro, sage, basil, or parsley; add hot peppers; change up the veggies (mushrooms, zucchini, grated carrots, finely chopped onion); add olives.