Easy Vegan Breakfast Scramble

June 30, 2021

This easy tofu breakfast scramble makes a healthy vegan, protein packed-breakfast! Its a delicious option if you are looking for an alternative to eggs and a vegan breakfast that is savory instead of sweet.

Plate with vegan tofu scramble, spinach, cilantro, jalapeño with a side of black beans and green tea.

Why You’ll Love this Tofu Vegan Breakfast Scramble Recipe

This tofu breakfast scramble comes together in about 10 minutes
This recipe makes 3 servings so is great for meal-prep.
A tofu scramble is filled with lean protein so is a great vegan post-workout breakfast.
Use the tofu recipe as your “base”. I chose to make this with spinach and added black beans and jalapeño, but feel free to get creative and add any combination of vegetables.
Serve as part of a “breakfast bowl”, with a side of sprouted-grain toast or in a gluten-free, sprouted grain wrap

How to Make this Easy Tofu Breakfast Scramble

What Type of Tofu To Use

Tofu has a lot of different varieties. I recommend looking for:

Firm tofu – Firm tofu has a little more water in it so it will make a softer “runnier” scramble
Extra firm tofu – Use this type of tofu if you want some crispiness to your scramble and/or if you prefer a more firm texture.
High-protein tofu – I like to use this as it yields a firm tofu and starts the day with a protein boost which leaves you satiated for longs.

Cooking Tips

Use your hands to crumble the tofu.
Use a non-stick pan so you can use less oil. This recipe really only needs 1 teaspoon of oil to infuse the garlic flavor. It can be made oil free if you follow and oil-free diet.
You don’t have to press your tofu for this recipe.
This tofu breakfast scramble recipe makes 3 servings. If you are cooking for yourself this is great for meal prep later in the week. I reheat quickly in the microwave.

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Easy Vegan Breakfast Scramble Recipe

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This easy tofu vegan breakfast scramble is easy to make and is a delicious vegan alternative to scrambled eggs.

Author: Jeannine

Ingredients

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1 package extra firm or high-protein tofu, crumbled*
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4–1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp olive oil
3 big handfuls of baby spinach

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Instructions

Crumble tofu in a medium-sized bowl
Add salt, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin to tofu and mix well (if you like the taste of cumin add 1/2 teaspoon. If you don’t like the taste of cumin, only add 1/4 teaspoon).
In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
After about 3 minutes, add chopped garlic and cook for one minute (do not let burn. If starts to brown quickly, remove from heat).
Add tofu mixture to pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until any excess water evaporates and the mixture begin to brown. Stir occasionally.
Once tofu begins to brown add the baby spinach. Stir frequently until baby spinach begins to wilt. Remove from heat.
Serve with jalapeños, black beans, cilantro and/or gluten-free or sprouted grain toast.