Hearty Tofu Scramble
Hearty Tofu Scramble
Ingredients
- 1 pound firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- 1
Press the block of firm tofu to remove excess water. This can be done by wrapping it in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top for at least 15 minutes. Once pressed, crumble the tofu into a bowl using your hands.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and chopped red bell pepper to the hot pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the crumbled tofu to the pan with the sautéed vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Season the tofu and vegetables with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in the pan, ensuring the tofu is evenly coated with the spices. Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is heated through and slightly golden.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Add the water and fresh spinach to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the spinach has wilted.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the hearty tofu scramble immediately, perhaps with a side of toast or avocado.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hearty Tofu Scramble
- 1 pound firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- 1
Press the block of firm tofu to remove excess water. This can be done by wrapping it in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top for at least 15 minutes. Once pressed, crumble the tofu into a bowl using your hands.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and chopped red bell pepper to the hot pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the crumbled tofu to the pan with the sautéed vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Season the tofu and vegetables with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in the pan, ensuring the tofu is evenly coated with the spices. Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is heated through and slightly golden.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Add the water and fresh spinach to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the spinach has wilted.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the hearty tofu scramble immediately, perhaps with a side of toast or avocado.
⏱️ 1 min