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The Flexitarian » Recipe » Tofu Breakfast Scramble [vegan]

Tofu Breakfast Scramble [vegan]

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Swap a traditional English breakfast for this delicious tofu breakfast scramble. 100% plant-based goodness.

Tofu Breakfast Scramble [vegan]

Easy Vegan Tofu Scramble – A High-Protein Breakfast Favourite

Combining firm tofu with vibrant vegetables like tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach, this vegan tofu breakfast scramble make a tasty alternative to traditional scrambled eggs. Satisfying and nutritious, this scramble is enhanced with turmeric for a golden hue and nutritional yeast for a subtle cheesy flavour.

This recipe combines tofu, tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach and hits the spot every time. Ready in 20mins it is perfect for a weekend brunch or a weekday treat.

You can customise this dish to your preference by adding some vegan sausages for example.

How to make tofu scramble

Tofu scramble is very straightforward to make. All you do is scramble a firm block of tofu with a fork and add some turmeric (for colour), nutritional yeast (for a slightly cheesy taste) and some garlic powder (because let’s be honest everything tastes better with garlic). Heating the mixture in a pan will help the turmeric turn a bright yellow colour reminiscent of egg yolks. Once warm, you can eat the tofu scramble straight away on a slice of your favourite bread. Don’t be shy, load up as many of your favourite ingredients on the plate too..mushrooms, tomatoes, cooked potatoes, meat-free sausages, fried greens or whatever ever takes your fancy.

For more breakfast inspiration, you should also try…

  • Quorn Crispy Nuggets “Chicken” Waffles
  • Savoury Waffle Recipe
  • Whole Oat Porridge with Winter Squash and Ginger from “Whole Food Cooking Every Day” by Amy Chaplin
  • Smashed Avocado Toast with Poached Egg & Harissa

Breakfast is probably my favourite meal of the day but I have never been keen on eating eggs first thing in the morning. However, I absolutely love whipping up a tofu scramble. Easy to digest and filled with plant-based protein it is such a healthy meal to power your day.

I hope you enjoy this tofu scramble recipe as much as we do. If you make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!


tofu breakfast scramble

Tofu Breakfast Scramble [vegan]

Swap a traditional English breakfast for this delicious tofu breakfast scramble. 100% plant-based goodness.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine English
Servings 2 people
Calories 288 kcal

Disclaimer: the equipment list above includes affiliate links to products I use and like.

Ingredients
 
 

  • olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • 4 small portobello mushrooms or 2 large
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 2 handfuls of spinach
  • 390 g firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 Tbsp non-dairy milk

TO SERVE:

  • slices of your favourite bread
  • selection of your favourite sauces
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Instructions
 

  • Heat some olive oil in a frying pan. Add finely chopped onion and fry gently until soft. When done, set aside in a bowl.
    olive oil, 1 red onion
  • Add some more oil to the frying pan. Cut tomatoes in half and place cut-side down in the pan. Add mushrooms to the pan. Cook all together until tender, flipping the vegetables from time to time.
    2 tomatoes, 4 small portobello mushrooms
  • In the meantime prepare the tofu scramble. Drain the tofu. Place in another pan and mash with a fork into a scramble. Add the turmeric, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, dried thyme, salt and non-dairy milk. Mix well. Cook under medium heat, stirring often, until golden. Keep warm under low heat while you finish the rest.
    390 g firm tofu, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 2 Tbsp non-dairy milk
  • Once the tomatoes and mushrooms are cooked, push them to the side of the pan to make space for the spinach. Add reserved onion and garlic to the pan, followed by the spinach. Cook until wilted.
    2 handfuls of spinach, 1 garlic clove
  • Share the tofu scramble evenly between two plates. Add two tomato halves to each plate, alongside some mushrooms and spinach. Serve hot with some slices of your favourite bread toasted and sauces of your choice.
    slices of your favourite bread, selection of your favourite sauces

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 631mgPotassium: 1195mgFiber: 9gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1199IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 310mgIron: 5mg
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