I’ve been vegan for four years now and have only just started appreciating tofu…
Previously, I believed it to be a tasteless, ugly and generally off-putting but turns out I just hadn’t tried the right recipes. Now I am a total convert! Tofu for breakfast, tofu for lunch, dinner and even desserts!
One of my favourite ways to eat tofu is to make it into a “scramble” which I am sharing the recipe for today. PLUS, I’ve also got a giveaway – scroll down to the bottom of the post for details!
Tofu scrambles are a really super easy way to use tofu, get some extra protein and is delicious served with mixed veggies or just piled on top of some toast or in a wrap.
My version is more like an alternative to scrambled eggs and I think it works really well as a replacement. To achieve this, I use black salt (aka ‘kala namak’) which has a natural sulfur/eggy flavour and a generous dollop of a vegan buttery spread.
Using a good tasting vegan butter (I recommend Vitalite, Flora Freedom or Earth Balance Buttery) really transforms this into a recognisable scrambled egg flavour. You can, of course, use olive oil if you prefer but I urge you to find a good tasting buttery spread if you want that classic scramble flavour!
When it comes to “eggy” dishes, I usually turn to chickpea flour. For example, my Spanish Omelette recipe, which I make almost every week! But now I’m convinced tofu might take the lead when it comes to scrambles.
This scramble is:
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Tofu Breakfast Scramble
A delicious, protein-rich alternative to scrambled eggs. Add your favourite veggies, serve on top of toast, with vegan sausages or in a wrap for breakfast on-the-go!
Ingredients
- 1 block (approx 400g) firm tofu, (drained and pressed - see notes)
- 1 1/2 tbsp dairy-free butter, (use 1 tbsp olive oil, if you prefer)
- 1/2 tsp black salt, (or 'Kala Namak' - see notes)
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- (Optional) 1/4 cup / 60ml dairy-free milk, (unsweetened) - If you want a softer, creamier scramble
To serve:
- (Optional) fresh chives, chopped
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- Once your tofu has been pressed, chop and crumble it into small pieces.
- Add the dairy-free butter to a large skillet or frying pan on a medium heat.
- Tip in the crumbled tofu and add the seasonings. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- (Optional) add in the dairy-free milk if you want a softer, creamier scramble and cook for a further minute.
- Serve! I love to add chopped chives to mine, for a finish touch.
- This scramble is delicious mixed in with veggies, put in a wrap, on top of toast or as part of a "Full English" with vegan sausages, grilled tomatoes & mushrooms.
Notes
It's recommended to press the tofu first to get rid of any extra water and prevent the scrambled from turning soggy. If you don't have a tofu press, you can simply sandwich the block between two plates and add some heavy books on top. Leave for a few hours or overnight.
The black salt really helps give this dish an "eggy" flavour but if you can't get hold of it, just use regular salt. It's still delicious!
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Perfect vegan substitute to scrambled eggs! Thank you for this recipe :)
Is it possible to prepare this dish beforehand in the evening, and put it in the microwave the next morning? I’m so lazy in the morning.
It is indeed! I make a big batch ahead and then reheat for a couple of minutes in a frying pan but you could also use the microwave. Hope you enjoy :)
Love the tofu scramble xx
Stunning pics Aimee! ❤️ I love tofu scramble! It’s one of my favourite ‘go to’ easy weeknight meals. I never liked scrambled egg (I can’t bear the ‘eggy’ flavour) so I never add the black salt, but simply flavour it up with other spice mixes instead. It’s such a versatile recipe isn’t it?
Wow this tofu scramble looks incredible… especially on toast!! But who am I kidding, I love everything on toast!! :D
Tofu is such a great ingredient – had it crumbed today in a japanese rice dish which was so good – though tofu bacon is probably our favourite tofu recipe. I find that tofu scrambles are not quite right for me (never having eaten scrambled eggs) but I really love mixing tofu and besan in omelets and quichese – will check out your spanish omelette recipe which sounds great if you make it every week.
Hi Johanna, yes the spanish omelette is amazing! I make one up and keep it in the fridge for lunches over 2-3 days :) Hope you enjoy