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    Home » Breakfast

    Mom's Scrambled Tofu

    Published: Mar 28, 2023 Last updated: Apr 22, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Scrambled Tofu is a plant based alternative to eggs for breakfast. It is packed with protein and low in fat and calories and is full of delicious flavors.
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    Mom's recipe for this Scrambled Tofu is a delicious vegan breakfast idea that closely replicates the look and feel of real scrambled eggs. This tofu breakfast scramble is a low carb recipe that your family can enjoy for breakfast or dinner.

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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with..
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Plant-based protein: tofu is a vegan alternative to eggs that is low in carbs and offers 10 grams of protein in each half cup serving.

    Healthy breakfast: scrambled tofu is a great way to incorporate protein, calcium, iron, manganese, and vitamin A in a vegan diet.

    Quick and easy recipe: this recipe is ready in just 10 minutes.

    Ingredients to make vegan eggs.

    🥘 Ingredients

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    Olive oil

    Onion

    Carrots

    Tofu block: I prefer extra-firm tofu however, if you like a "softer" egg, use firm silken tofu. If using silken tofu, it does not need to be pressed.

    Bouillon concentrate: this is a paste and will not need to be reconstituted.

    Onion powder

    Garlic powder

    Turmeric powder

    Shredded carrots and onions in a skillet.
    Step 1: saute carrots and onions.
    Crumbled tofu in a skillet with seasonings on top.
    Step 2: add crumbled tofu and seasonings.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Heat the olive oil n a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot to hot oil and saute until just soft.
    2. Add crumbled tofu, vegetable seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, to the onion mixture . Stir to combine.
    3. Turn the heat up some to medium-high heat. Cook and stir tofu mixture for 3-4 minutes, allowing any excess moisture in the tofu to evaporate.
    4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

    🥄 Equipment

    Nonstick pan

    Tofu press

    Flat head wooden spoon

    Cooked tofu mixture in a large skillet

    🥫Storage

    Refrigerate: store leftovers in an airtight container up to 5 days

    Freeze: is not recommended.

    Reheat: gently warm leftover scrambled tofu in a nonstick skillet over medium heat or in the microwave, until warmed through.

    📖 Variations

    • Stir in a tablespoon or two of nutritional yeast flakes to add a cheesy flavor to the tofu.
    • If you like the taste of eggs, sprinkle lightly with kala namak (also known as Indian black salt) to add an eggy flavor to the tofu.
    • Add your favorite vegetables to the tofu scramble.
    • Stir in 1 cup black beans to boost protein and fiber.

    💭 Tips

    • Use a potato masher to easily crumble tofu.
    • If you do not have a tofu press, place paper tofu between paper towels and place a heavy skillet on top of the top paper towel for 15 minutes to squeeze any excess water from the tofu.
    Side angle of scrambled tofu on a plate.

    📚 Related Recipes

    Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon is a delicious pescatarian breakfast.

    Garlic Scrambled Eggs with Chickpeas is a great way to boost protein.

    These Tofu Burgers are great for lunch or dinner!

    This is a delicious Marinated Tofu Salad recipe!

    🍽 Serve with..

    Serve tofu with a side of fresh fruit and breakfast potatoes.


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    📖 Recipe

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    Mom’s Scrambled Tofu

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Scrambled Tofu is a plant based alternative to eggs for breakfast. It is packed with protein and low in fat and calories and is full of delicious flavors.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast & Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 315 kcal

    Equipment

    • Nonstick skillet
    • Tofu press
    • Flat head wooden spoon

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
    • ⅓ cup diced onion
    • ½ cup shredded carrots
    • 1 pound firm tofu , pressed and crumbled
    • 2 teaspoons bouillon concentrate
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric

    Instructions
     

    • Sauté onion and carrot in oil until just soft. Add tofu, chicken seasoning, turmeric, onion and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
    • Turn the heat up some to cook some of the water out of the tofu. Stirred and fried for about 2 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 556mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4413IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 306mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 8g
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Shelby

      June 10, 2011 at 9:06 am

      Scarlet, McKays Chicken (Flavored)Seasoning - it is a vegan seasoning. No meat of any type in it. In my post I have a link to where the chicken flavored seasoning can be purchased and I mention that it is chicken flavored.

      Reply
    2. scarlettmjr

      June 10, 2011 at 3:06 am

      If you use chicken seasoning then it is not really vegan?

      Reply
    3. Curry St John

      June 19, 2010 at 2:58 am

      Hi, I crave tofu too!! In fact, I'm looking for good tofu recipes - that's how I found this page. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Selene

      September 04, 2009 at 4:33 am

      I crave it too!! Left to my own devices, I will (and I have) eat a whole brick of tofu, scrambled, in a day, by myself, in a not very long period of time, and nothing else...excited to try out a new recipe for scrambled tofu!

      Reply
    5. JMom

      August 31, 2009 at 1:32 pm

      I love tofu and that looks just delicious to me!

      Reply
    6. Katy ~

      August 28, 2009 at 8:35 am

      LOL. Grumpy and I totally agree on tofu. But, in a more daring moment, I'd like to sample a bite of this. Looks good!

      Reply
    7. Jacey

      August 28, 2009 at 7:57 am

      I am an Asian, so I love tofu. I can eat it right from the package as snack, etc... Anything with tofu is good, but i never had scrambled tofu before. Wow! Now, that's something new to me =) thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    8. haleysuzanne

      August 28, 2009 at 3:30 am

      Tofu: LOVE IT. Seriously. I rarely prepare it at home, though, because it's one of the few things that I find to usually be better prepared in restaurants.

      This weekend my husband and I went to a Thai restaurant, and we had these amazing fried tofu wedges with some sort of fruity, spicy sauce. So good. (I am lucky to have married a tofu-eater!)

      But I digress- this looks really good! I'd love to see more recipes from you for it.

      Reply
    9. teresa

      August 28, 2009 at 3:11 am

      i like it all scrambley like this, i'll have to try it!

      Reply
    10. Mags

      August 27, 2009 at 9:45 pm

      Tofu is one of those things that in order for me to eat it, I can't know it's in there. I just can't get past how it looks in the package!

      Reply
    11. Rachelle @ "Mommy? I'm Hungry!"

      August 27, 2009 at 8:49 pm

      I like tofu! In stir frys, or a tofu melt I used to get at an olf job/Cafe. Yum! I don't cook with it very often because no one else cares for it.

      Reply
    12. pigpigscorner

      August 27, 2009 at 8:46 pm

      They look a lot like scrambled eggs =) great use of tofu!

      Reply
    13. Susie

      August 27, 2009 at 5:33 pm

      awww... McKay's - reminds me of my grandma's house!

      Reply
    14. Fallon

      August 27, 2009 at 3:06 pm

      Why not just make the scrambled eggs and don't tell him there is tofu in them?

      When I make dishes that call for a load of mayonnaise, usually dips, I sub that with greek yogurt. I don't say anything until they are all happy and keep saying how delicious it is, is when I get them my secret and they can't believe it!

      Reply
    15. Maria

      August 27, 2009 at 3:05 pm

      I love scrambled tofu! I usually do a Mexican twist-I add in cumin, chili powder, cilantro, red peppers, tomatoes, etc. It is so good! I will try this recipe next time!

      Reply
    16. averagebetty

      August 27, 2009 at 2:56 pm

      I love tofu... and crave it too. I feel your pain, Honey B... I have a "Grumpy" on my hands too when it comes to tofu!

      Good lookin' scramble!

      Reply
    17. Creative One

      August 27, 2009 at 2:54 pm

      I still have yet to try tofu. This looks like a great recipe and your photo is awesome!

      Reply
    18. Fast Recipes

      August 27, 2009 at 1:55 pm

      Tofu always tastes great, and your recipe looks delicious. I invite you to take a look at my this huge variety of tofu recipes, they're all worth trying (no pictures as yours though).

      Reply
    19. Leslie

      August 27, 2009 at 12:12 pm

      I also have never had tofu.
      Doesnt it basically take on the flavor of whatever you cook it with?

      Reply
    20. Cristine

      August 27, 2009 at 11:45 am

      I have never had tofu before but you sure sell it well! 🙂

      Reply
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