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Ultimate Tofu Scramble

This may be the best tofu scramble you ever try! Fluffy, full of flavor and very easy to prepare.

Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine vegan breakfast
Keyword ultimate tofu scramble
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 block firm tofu pressed
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil optional if using cooking spray
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
  • 5 ounces portobello or shiitake mushrooms sliced thin or chopped (optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp tofu scramble seasoning mix, see below OR add bracketed ingredients
  • (2 tbsp nutritional yeast)
  • (1 tsp turmeric powder)
  • (1/2 tsp onion powder)
  • (1/2 tsp garlic powder)
  • (1/2 tsp smoked paprika)
  • (1/2 tsp dry mustard)
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2-3 tbsp water
  • 1 bag fresh arugula (about 5 ounces) (optional)
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain tofu, wrap in clean towel and press for about 15 minutes by laying heavy book or pot on top.

  2. While tofu is being pressed, prep your remaining ingredients: 

    a.Cut up onions and mushrooms (optional) and set aside 

    b.Mix tofu seasoning spices in a small dish or prepare large batch and place in sealable glass jar.

  3. Spray large cast iron pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

  4. Add olive oil to pan. (optional)

  5. Sauté onions and mushrooms (optional) in pan until soft.

  6. Crumble prepared tofu into pan.

  7. Sprinkle seasoning mix over tofu and stir to coat.

  8. Add soy sauce and stir. 

  9. Add water and stir well. Sauté carefully for about 5 minutes until water has evaporated. 

  10. Add arugula.

  11. Stir until all of arugula is wilted.

  12. Add pepper to taste.

Serve or store

  1. This recipe serves 5 or is enough to make 5 breakfast wraps. Tofu scramble will last up to 5 days in refrigerator. You may also freeze pre-made wraps.

Recipe Notes

 

Ultimate Tofu Scramble Seasoning Mix 

  •  16 tbsp nutritional yeast 
  •   8 tsp turmeric powder
  •   4 tsp onion powder
  •   4 tsp garlic powder
  •   4 tsp smoked paprika
  •   4 tsp dried mustard