Scrambled Tofu with Spinach

This tofu and spinach scramble will become your next go-to easy vegan breakfast ! You can throw mushrooms in it too if you like - Mark makes this for me and I adore it.

Here are the ingredients you will need for this easy vegan tofu scramble

INGREDIENTS 

• Firm Tofu: I like firm tofu but feel free to use extra firm tofu. One Block 

• Nutritional Yeast: Adds a slight cheesy taste.  2 tsp

• Turmeric powder: This spice gives the tofu scramble that eggy-y yellow look! I.  1 tsp

• Garlic powder: Adds savory taste. 1 tsp

• Salt & Ground Pepper - to taste

• Onion - fried  - half an onion diced 

• Unsweetened Oat milk: I like how the Oat milk gives the vegan eggs a creamier texture - a small glug 

• Fresh Spinach: Fresh baby spinach is the best - two large handfuls - it always cooks down 

• Rapeseed Oil or Olive Oil - 1 tbs

Variations

While I love the simple ingredients for an easy breakfast feel free to customize these vegan ‘eggs’ how you like!

• Vegetables: peppers, mushrooms, chives, scallions anything you might put in an egg scramble works with this tofu version.

• Spices and Herbs : Like spicy eggs? Try some cumin, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes. Or use herbs like Thyme, Tarragon, or Dill to change up the taste 

• Cheese: Your favourite non-dairy cheese shreds will make this a cheesy tofu egg breakfast - Aldi does a lovely one 

The How to Bit

For this tofu recipe, you can press it, since we are adding in Oat milk, just a light press is all you need.

1. Press: First, press your tofu lightly to remove excess liquid. This also helps dry it a bit.

2.  Chop the onion and fry in  until translucent

3. Break into small pieces: Place tofu in a frying pan over medium heat and using a spatula break it into small pieces.

4. Cook: Add your nutritional yeast, turmeric, garlic powder, and salt & pepper. Last, add your Oat milk and stir for about 5-7 minutes to scramble and combine.

5. Add spinach and serve: Last add your fresh spinach, stir until spinach is just wilted, and then serve.

Serving Suggestions

You can use this simple tofu scramble in so many different ways! I like it with cooked tomatoes. Wrap it up with salsa for a vegan breakfast burrito. Serve it on toast with avocado for a protein-packed avocado toast. There are so many ways to pair it!

Use it for brinner when you serve breakfast at dinner!

How to Store and Reheat

Store: Leftovers of this recipe can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 days.

Reheat: Reheat your scramble either on the stovetop until warmed through or in 30-second increments in the microwave stirring after each interval until warm. Add a splash of plant-based milk if needed.