Cheesy Vegan Tofu Scramble

Cooking high-protein vegan breakfasts can be difficult. Because of this, I wanted to create a delicious, savory, protein packed recipe that you can make at any time and is quick and easy

 

MAKES 3 SERVINGS

Equipment needed: large mixing bowl, skillet or frying pan, chopping board, knife

Total Time: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients: 

  • 14 ounces firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • ½ cup green bell pepper
  • 2 cups spinach
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup portobello mushrooms, diced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

 

Method: 

  1. Crumble tofu into a large bowl.
  2. Stir in spices and nutritional yeast, 1 to 2 Tbsp of olive oil, and let sit for five minutes.
  3. Add crumbled tofu to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, until tofu is lightly golden and firm.
  4. Add in veggies and stir for another 3 to 4 minutes, mixing flavors together until spinach is wilted.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately