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
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
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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
🔪 Instructions
- Heat the olive oil n a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot to hot oil and saute until just soft.
- Add crumbled tofu, vegetable seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, to the onion mixture . Stir to combine.
- 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.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
🥄 Equipment
Nonstick pan
Tofu press
Flat head wooden spoon
🥫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.
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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
Mom’s Scrambled Tofu
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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.
Shelby says
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.
scarlettmjr says
If you use chicken seasoning then it is not really vegan?
Curry St John says
Hi, I crave tofu too!! In fact, I'm looking for good tofu recipes - that's how I found this page. 🙂
Selene says
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!
JMom says
I love tofu and that looks just delicious to me!
Katy ~ says
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!
Jacey says
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!
haleysuzanne says
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.
teresa says
i like it all scrambley like this, i'll have to try it!
Mags says
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!
Rachelle @ "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" says
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.
pigpigscorner says
They look a lot like scrambled eggs =) great use of tofu!
Susie says
awww... McKay's - reminds me of my grandma's house!
Fallon says
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!
Maria says
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!
averagebetty says
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!
Creative One says
I still have yet to try tofu. This looks like a great recipe and your photo is awesome!
Fast Recipes says
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).
Leslie says
I also have never had tofu.
Doesnt it basically take on the flavor of whatever you cook it with?
Cristine says
I have never had tofu before but you sure sell it well! 🙂