Description
This Tofu Scramble with Spinach is a quick, healthy, and protein-packed vegan breakfast made with fluffy tofu, fresh spinach, savory spices, and nutritional yeast for a delicious egg-free scramble.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu, drained and crumbled
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Drain the tofu and gently press out excess moisture using paper towels. Crumble the tofu into small uneven pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the crumbled tofu, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add nutritional yeast and plant-based milk. Stir well until the tofu becomes creamy and evenly coated.
- Fold in the fresh spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the tofu scramble and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm with toast, roasted potatoes, or avocado.
Notes
- Use firm or extra-firm tofu for the best scrambled texture.
- Do not overcook the spinach to keep its bright color and fresh flavor.
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or tomatoes for extra vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add a splash of plant milk while reheating to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 335mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 0mg