Easy Vegan Tofu Scramble with Extra Greens
This easy vegan tofu scramble has become my go to option for a quick weeknight meal, or even as part of an extravagant Sunday morning brunch.
I have never been able to eat eggs (just the smell of them makes me sick!) but I have always been able to see the appeal of the ease of scrambled eggs for a quick and easy budget dinner option.
Because of my strong aversion to eggs, it never occurred to me, when I turned vegan, that the vegan form of scramble – tofu scramble – could actually be a tasty option! It wasn’t until I was putting together a vegan big breakfast one day that it occurred to me to actually try tofu scramble. I’m certainly glad I did!
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This easy vegan tofu scramble has literally become my go to meal. We have it most weekends with chickpea bacon, avocado and hash browns as a delicious brunch. I also keep a packet of firm tofu on hand for if I ever need a quick and easy healthy dinner. I normally serve it with a side of baked potatoes, but you could have it with toast, rice, or more veggies. Anything, really.
This scramble doesn’t have an eggy flavour (did I mention my aversion to eggs?). Instead, this scramble has a strong cheesey flavour, that goes well with vegan parmesan sprinkled on top. If, however, you would like a more traditional scramble, I have heard that black salt gives an egg flavour. I cannot personally vouch for this because I have never tried it.
There’s one important point that I have to say for when you’re cooking with tofu. Many people try tofu once, and decide they don’t like it. I know I did this when I first tried it. Then I discovered that different brands taste better than others. Once I found a brand that I love, it made tofu so much better for me. Personally, my favourite brand of tofu is the Woolies Macro brand (I have no affiliation whatsoever with them). I find that it tastes so much better than the others, and makes a really good tofu scramble. So if you haven’t liked tofu so far, maybe try a different brand.
To Make Easy Vegan Tofu Scramble:
This tofu scramble does not have a lot of spices, so it is great for kids. The cheesey flavour, combined with the subtle sweetness from the peas makes it super kid friendly.
If you’d prefer a spicier scramble, reduce the nutritional yeast, and increase the garlic, cumin and paprika.
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Mix the spices and nutritional yeast in a separate container.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and break it up into small pieces or crumbles, depending on how you like your scramble.
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Mix the water and spice mix together. Pour over the tofu.
Mix the spice mix through the tofu until all of the tofu is coated.
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Place the frozen spinach and peas in a microwave safe container and cook in the microwave according to the packet directions. You could also steam the veggies if you prefer.
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Stir the cooked spinach and peas through the tofu. Serve, topped with vegan parmesan.
Enjoy!
As I mentioned above, this tofu scramble tastes great served with my chickpea bacon.
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Easy Vegan Tofu Scramble with Extra Greens
Ingredients
- 450 g Firm Tofu Block
- 1/2 cup Frozen Spinach
- 1/2 cup Frozen Peas
Spice Mix
- 4 Tbs Nutritional Yeast
- 1/2 tspn Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tspn Onion Powder
- 1/2 tspn Salt
- 1/4 tspn Tumeric
- 1/4 tspn Paprika
- 1/4 tspn Cumin
Instructions
- Add spice mix ingredients to a separate jug or bowl. Add 1/2 cup water and mix. Set aside.
- Add frozen spinach and peas to a microwave safe bowl and cook for approximately 3 minutes, or according to packet directions. These do not need to be fully heated through, as they will continue to cook in the scramble. Set aside.
- Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Place 2 Tbs water in the bottom to help stop the tofu from sticking. Break the tofu up and crumble into the frying pan. Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently to make sure the tofu doesn’t stick to the pan.
- Add spice mix liquid to the cooking tofu. Stir through until all of the tofu is coated with sauce. You may need to add a little more water. Add greens, and stir through.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until scramble is heated through and the water has been absorbed.
- Serve, topped with grated vegan parmesan.
Nutrient | Per Serve | Per 100g |
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Energy | 1336kJ (319cal) | 647kJ (155cal) |
Protein | 24.43g | 11.82g |
Carbohydrates | 28.5g | 13.79g |
Fat | 10.04g | 4.86g |
Iron | 5.92mg | 2.87mg |
Zinc | 3.86mg | 1.87mg |
Calcium | 430.05mg | 208.18mg |
Fibre | 10.63g | 5.15g |