Vegan Tofu Scramble with Nutritional Yeast + Vegetables

Close up of a large wood spoon of tofu scramble that is bright yellow in color, cooked with mushrooms and red peppers. The spoon rests on a pan-full of tofu scramble.

Vegan Tofu Scramble with Nutritional Yeast + Vegetables

With plant-based protein to keep you feeling full all morning, this eggless tofu scramble recipe is a tasty and nutritious go-to meal. Great as-is or used in a breakfast burrito for extra vegetables and carbohydrates.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Vegan

Keyword Tofu scramble with nutritional yeast, Vegan tofu scramble recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 273kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Tofu Scramble

350 grams extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
black pepper , to taste
¼ cup non-dairy milk , unsweetened (optional)

Vegetables

2 tablespoons vegan margarine or butter , or oil of your choice
½ medium onion
1 medium green bell pepper
11-12 cremini mushrooms , can use button mushrooms

Instructions

Scramble Tofu and Coat in Spices

If you typically press your tofu, start by doing that (the brand of tofu I buy doesn't require pressing).
350 grams extra firm tofu
Rinse your block of tofu then crumble it into a large bowl. You can keep it in larger chunks or crumble into small pieces, depending on your preferred texture.
Toss the tofu with all flavoring ingredients other than your vegetables. Plant-based milk is optional; I find it helps the spices evenly coat the tofu crumbles.
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, black pepper, ¼ cup non-dairy milk

Chop Vegetables and Fry in Pan

Finely dice your vegetables.
½ medium onion, 1 medium green bell pepper, 11-12 cremini mushrooms
Melt margarine or heat oil in a large pan, then add your diced vegetables.
2 tablespoons vegan margarine or butter
Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and there’s no liquid left in the pan (the vegetables release liquid; it may be helpful to drain this away).

Cook Crumbled Tofu with Veggies

Add your crumbled tofu mixture and toss with the vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
350 grams extra firm tofu

Serve

Serve topped with ketchup, hot sauce, green onion, and a side of buttery toast (or however you like!).

Notes

Accuracy of nutrition information cannot be guaranteed (certain ingredients may not have all nutrients listed in the database); amounts may vary (and will vary depending on brands of ingredients used); all nutrition fact values rounded to the nearest whole number.

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