Looking for an easy to make high protein, high fiber breakfast with tofu and crispy vegetables that pop with color and the butteriness of avocado? Then you need this Simple Tofu Scramble!
This is one of our favorite breakfasts. Wer usually eat it with spice-fried potatoes. It also makes an awesome Breakfast for Dinner!
Ingredients
- A block of extra firm tofu
- A mix of bell peppers
- Scallions
- Italian parsley
- Turmeric
- Kala namak, also known as black salt
- Avocado
- Smoked paprika
See recipe card for quantities.
The turmeric is added to give the tofu a yellow hue, like scrambled eggs. The kala namak give the tofu a faint taste of sulfur, to make it have a taste like egg yolks. Kala namak can be gotten online or from a store that sells Indian ingredients.
I always prefer Italian Parsley to Curly Parsley. It has a wonderful nutty flavor.
The avocado provides an excellent replacement for shredded cheese.
Instructions
Start off by pressing the tofu. This isn't 100% necessary, but I find I prefer it. It can be done with a tofu press, or even setting a plate on top of the tofu and setting a meaturing cup of water on top of it.
Chop the peppers and scallions. Heat pan over a medium heat. When hot, add oil. When the oil is shimmering, add in peppers and scallions. Saute the veggies for about 3 minutes. Leave crisp.
Shred the tofu into the pan, add the turmeric and the black salt.
Mix the contents of the pan and saute about 3 minutes.
Add in the parsley and mix.
Saute about 2 minutes.
Half the avocado. Slice the avocado inside the peel, it cuts so easily there.
Place the scramble on the plate, add the avocado slices, and dust with the smoked paprika.
Hint: I like a contrast of textures, so just cook the vegetables enough so that they are done, but still crispy, providing a counterpoint to the softness of the tofu and the butteriness of the avocado.
Variations
Other peppers would give some kick to the dish, like jalapeños or Fresno chilis.
Add in some greens, like spinach, or cabbage.
A side of a plant-based sausage, such os Field Roast, is always a great addition.
Add in some fermented foods! The tofu scramble is awesome topped with sauerkraut or kimchi.
Equipment
All you really need is a good frying pan!
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Recipe
Simple Tofu Scramble
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
Instructions
- If draining the tofu, remove from the package and place in a tofu press or on a plate with a heavy weight on top. A cast iron skillet or a bowl of water does a great job.
- Chop the peppers and scallions.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add oil. When the oild is shimmering, add the peppers and scallions. Saute for 3 minutes.
- Shred the tofu into the pan and add the turmeric and kala namak. Stir until mixed. Sautee for 3 minutes.
- Add chopped Parsley. Stir. Saute for 2 minutes.
- Halve the avocado and slice in the peel.
- Place the scramble on a plate, top with the sliced avocado, and dust with the smoked paprika.
- Enjoy!
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