Heart-Healthy Scrambled Tofu with Black-Eyed Peas

Start your day on a nutritious note with this Heart-Healthy Scrambled Tofu with Black-Eyed Peas—a vibrant, plant-powered dish brimming with flavor and loaded with wholesome ingredients. Tender crumbled tofu is infused with warm turmeric and cumin, then tossed with hearty black-eyed peas, vibrant spinach, sweet bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Finished with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a creamy, cheesy touch, this protein-packed, vegan scramble makes a quick and easy breakfast or brunch option that’s perfect for anyone striving for a healthy lifestyle. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s gluten-free, brimming with fiber, and offers a satisfying way to incorporate more plant-based goodness into your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams firm tofu
• 1 cup black-eyed peas, cooked
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups spinach, washed
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and press it using a tofu press or between two plates with a heavy object on top for about 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Crumble the drained tofu into the pan with your hands, creating scrambled-sized pieces.

Step 4

Add the turmeric powder, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper to the tofu. Stir well to coat the tofu evenly with the spices.

Step 5

Cook the tofu mixture for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is slightly golden.

Step 6

Mix in the chopped bell pepper and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 3 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 7

Add the cooked black-eyed peas and spinach to the skillet, stirring well to combine all ingredients.

Step 8

Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the tofu scramble and stir well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Step 9

Remove from heat and add the lemon juice, stirring to incorporate.

Step 10

Serve the scrambled tofu warm, garnished with extra black pepper or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1116.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	869.7

Total Fat 35.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1385.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 71.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 894.5mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 2831.8mg	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: 33.7%

Protein: 30.2%

Carbs: 36.0%