One of my favorite breakfasts (and sometimes Brinner) is a Tofu Scramble. It’s such an easy way to be creative, use all the yummy veggies in the fridge, and create something delicious! I can’t remember ever liking scrambled eggs anywhere near as much as I adore tofu scramble.
But let’s take a step back for just a few minutes.
You may have just thought, “But I don’t like Tofu”.
The problem with tofu is that many people don’t really know how to make it, but they keep making it anyway. I admire the dedication to keep trying, but it’s also caused many people to think that tofu is textureless and flavorless. When made correctly (which is easy!), it’s such an amazingly versatile food!
So, let’s start with a quick How-To on pressing tofu the “old fashioned” way. The only equipment you need is cutting boards, heavy stuff (like cookbooks), and a knife.
If you follow the instructions in the video above, you’ll be ready to start making a Tofu Scramble! This week, I looked in my fridge and saw a Mexican theme staring me in the face. So that’s what I created – a Mexican Scramble.
Ready to make your own? See the full recipe below:
Mexican Scramble
Keywords: saute breakfast brunch vegan vegetarian tofu Mexican
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed (see video for pressing tofu here)
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup Bragg’s Aminos
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 medium onion, diced
- 2 chipotle peppers
- 1 tsp chipotle sauce
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drain
- 1 cup mushrooms, diced or sliced
- 1 cup tomato, diced
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1 cup avocado, diced
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
Instructions
Crumble tofu into small chunks into medium bowl.
Add Bragg’s, Nutritional Yeast, curry, tumeric, and cumin to tofu. Mix well until combined.
Heat pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion & garlic to pan and stir until onion begins to soften and garlic is fragrant.
Add red pepper and mushrooms to pan and stir to combine. Cook until mushrooms are beginning to soften.
Add chipotle peppers & sauce to pan and stir to combine.
Add black beans and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add tofu mixture and mix well. Use spatula to crush tofu as it cooks for 1-2 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes and spinach to pan. Continue to stir until spinach starts to wilt.
Add diced avocado and mix together.
There are so many ways you can vary this dish once you have the basics down. So get in the kitchen and start cooking!
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Questions for you:
- What is your favorite style of scramble?
- Do you like breakfast for dinner?
- What other veg basics would you like to learn more about?
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Ive made a tofu scramble once and it turned out pretty good. I want to attempt another though. I’m normally a toast, cereal or pancakes kinda girl in the morning mainly why I don’t use tofu for breakfast that often!! I think my next attempt will be burrito style!!
Think of it as a weekend breakfast special, that way you’ll enjoy it even more! :)
Chipotle?! Black beans?!Avocado?! I’d be willing to try tofu with those!! Sign me up!!
Yay – tofu is so much better than you are picturing in your head. :)
i never knew how to do this, really. But you are plant based queen, and make it look so easy.
lindsay recently posted..You are what you Thrive
That’s because it IS easy, but someone does have you help when you’re getting started. =)
thank you for including how to press tofu, I never do it right so it never turns out right!
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..It’s Been a Ride
I’m so glad it helped! It’s really because I’ve had several people ask me about it recently. Always know that no question is dumb, I’m here to help!!
I really like tofu scrambles, but never think to make them for some reason. I just had one last week at the Flying Biscuit.
Lee recently posted..Bootcamp Day 3
It’s fun eating them out, because you get ideas for different ways to prepare them too. I haven’t been the FB in forever, was it still good?
I like tofu, but I’ve still never made a tofu “scramble.” I also love chipotle peppers, so I’m definitely going to have to make this sooner or later.
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers recently posted..What I Didn’t Eat Thursday
HAHA! I love tofu too, Tiff but haven’t tried to scramble either! We must do this together ;)
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It’s so fun to share something I love and have others get excited to try it. And I am a HUGE chipotle fan, we almost always have an open can to add to recipes in the fridge.
I have been having tofu every day for the past two weeks Heather! :D You would be so proud ;) I haven’t made a scramble with it yet! Great vlog! I made one today too ;)
love u miss
Woohoo – I AM so proud! Great minds think alike – vlogs rule. :)
I love breakfast for dinner & I love a good tofu scramble, this recipe looks awesome!
Carolina @ Peas in a Blog recently posted..Lemon Broccoli Soup.
I love tofu scrambles! I do an Indian one that is totally addicting… but I never thought to toss chipotles in it. Hmmm… that with some liquid smoke would be a tasty dinner tonight!
I’m so ghetto – when I press tofu I still use my giant stack of cookbooks. :)
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Pick-Me-Up, a Tiramisu Protein Parfait
Ooh – Indian is a great idea! And I almost added liquid smoke – I’m sure it would be awesome.
If I hadn’t won my Tofu Xpress, I would probably still be doing the stacked cookbooks method. :)
I have yet to try making a tofu scramble at home. This one sounds so delicious, I may just have to try it.
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe recently posted..Goings-on
Easy and flavorful – I’m surprised you haven’t tried it yet. Can’t wait for you to try it!
Thanks for the video! I tried pressing mine with my hands last time and made a huge mess hahaha. At least I can do it right next time!
Lena @Fit on the Rocks recently posted..The S Word
You’re not alone it that, I had a friend who described the same thing to me. :)
that scramble looks SO delicious! yum!!
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Thanks Caralyn! Your Peach Salsa has me drooling too. :)
I absolutely LOVE tofu. I make some variation of tofu bake almost every Sunday to use for my work week lunches. Great videos. I’m considering buying a tofu press…any recommendations?
Katie @wishandwhimsy recently posted..Behind the Scenes of W&W.
Great idea! I have really liked my Tofu Xpress, it’s being shipped back to me as we speak after being repaired. It’s not hard the “old fashioned” way, but it is even easier with a press!
Mmmmm, I love tofu scrambles, especially spicy ones. Sometimes I’ll add in soyrizo to the mix. Yum!
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Soyrizo is a great idea – I love adding stuff like that! Spicy and me are good friends, I am from New Orleans originally, after all. :)
Yum! :)
[I'm glad we were both channeling tofu thoughts today...]
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..Why I Shouldn’t Test Cookbooks [But I'll Happily Give One Away To You]
Great minds think alike! :)
I LOVE tofu scrambles! I remember the first few time I used tofu I had no idea about pressing it… it makes such a difference.
Danielle recently posted..Smoothie Central
Absolutely! I think I learned how to press tofu from the Peas and Thank You cookbook, because I really had no idea otherwise. It’s not a food I really enjoyed before then.
I love me a tofu scramble. Pinned!
Christine @ Oatmeal Bowl recently posted..Yum: Camping Recipes!
Yay – thanks Christine!!
This looks amazing girl!! Totally making this! I love tofu scrambles!!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..Tearing Down to Build Up
Woohoo – let me know what you think if you make it. =)
add maple bacon donuts and I’ll drive to Denver right now! ;)
Lindsay @ Lindsay’s List recently posted..why don’t you just stop blogging?
Because I’ve NEVER made you that meal before. :) I promise awesome breakfasts whenever you visit!
Stacking books works but they can fall over, there are tofu presses available on the market that can press in 10-15 minutes…water drains into a plate or container. Here is a link to a video for the one I use…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN9oNKz896E
I’m not sure I would only do 10-15 minutes, even with a press, but I do love the convenience of a press when you’re regularly making tofu. For newbies, the cookbook method is great though!
This press can dry tofu in 15 minutes, obviously the longer you press the more you can extract. I love the texture and flavor absorption from the EZ Tofu Press…it has a noticeable difference than the manual method.
Yess, I love tofu!! And tofu scrambles. The first time I tried it, I bought a soft kind, obviously didn’t press it, & tried to mix it in with gravy. Ewwww. Knowing how to press & prepare it makes all the difference! Great idea to demo with a video :)
Char @ http://www.charskitchen.ca recently posted..Healthy Chocolate Banana Coconut Haystacks
That’s awesome! We have all done silly things with tofu, at least I know I have too. :)
Wow! Lovely recipe..gonna try this for the weekend! Thanks! :)
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Fantastic post! Pinned for recipe to use later =)
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