Brian's Scrambled Tofu

Transform your breakfast routine with Brian's Scrambled Tofu, a protein-packed, plant-based delight that's bursting with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for vegans and vegetarians or anyone exploring meat-free options, this recipe combines firm tofu crumbled to perfection with aromatic spices like turmeric, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to create a savory, egg-like scramble. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy depth while fresh veggies—such as bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms—boost both taste and color. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this versatile dish can be served solo, alongside toast, or wrapped in a breakfast burrito for an energizing start to your day. Whether you're meal-prepping or cooking on the fly, this flavorful scrambled tofu is sure to satisfy.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 400 grams firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetables of your choice (e.g., bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms)

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu to remove excess liquid. Wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object, like a skillet, on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.

Step 2

While the tofu is pressing, prepare your vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Once the tofu is pressed, crumble it into small, uneven chunks using your hands or a fork.

Step 5

Add the crumbled tofu to the heated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Sprinkle the turmeric powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the tofu. Stir well to evenly coat the pieces.

Step 7

Stir in the nutritional yeast and soy sauce. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Add the chopped vegetables to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a pinch more salt or nutritional yeast to enhance the flavor as desired.

Step 10

Serve the scrambled tofu hot, either on its own, with toast, or as a filling for breakfast burritos. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(687.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	597.6

Total Fat 33.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1683.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 14.9g
Protein 53.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 643.5mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 1467.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 33.0%

Carbs: 20.2%