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    Cheesy Vegan Tofu Scramble

    Dec 7, 2022 by Faith VanderMolen

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    Made with nutritional yeast and all the spices, this hearty plant-based Cheesy Vegan Tofu Scramble is the perfect substitute for your morning eggs.

    cheesy vegan tofu scramble on a plate with cilantro and strawberries on the side

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    There are so many meals I eat on a regular basis which I wouldn't consider recipes. They're easy to make and I don't have to think twice about what ingredients or amounts I use. However, posting what I eat on a daily basis on Instagram has shown me that lots of these meals are new for people (especially those transitioning to plant-based diets) and lots of people often ask me for recipes. 

    top view of cheesy vegan tofu scramble on a plate with cilantro and strawberries and plantains on the side

    That's why I'm posting this Cheesy Vegan Tofu Scramble recipe! This scramble has been a staple in my diet the past month or two. It's so simple to prepare and the salty, cheesy flavor is so comforting. Tofu scrambles can be a great substitute for people who can't eat eggs or who want to transition to a more plant-based diet. 

    The key to this Cheesy Vegan Tofu Scramble is extra firm tofu and lots of seasonings. In order to not get a mushy mess, you need to use extra firm tofu which holds its shape better than the softer varieties. Then the nutritional yeast, turmeric and different kinds of salt give this scramble a cheesy, salty flavor. I love eating this Cheesy Vegan Tofu Scramble with avocado toast and fruit. You could even use it to make a breakfast burrito with some beans and salsa!

    If you give this simple recipe a try, please let me know your thoughts in the comments below. Even better, take a picture and tag #theconscientiouseater on Instagram so I can see your creation!

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    Cheesy Vegan Tofu Scramble on a plate

    "Cheesy" Vegan Tofu Scramble

    Faith VanderMolen
    Made with nutritional yeast and all the spices, this hearty plant-based Cheesy Vegan Tofu Scramble is the perfect substitute for your morning eggs.
    4.50 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 7 minutes mins
    Total Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 servings
    Calories 96 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ small onion finely chopped
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 block extra firm tofu drained
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions 

    • Heat a little water or oil in a non-stick sauce pan or coat the pan with cooking spray.
    • Sautee the onion and garlic over medium heat until the onion is translucent.
    • Using your hands, crumble the firm tofu over the onion and garlic so that it resembles the texture of scrambled eggs. Stir everything together and allow the tofu to cook for a couple of minutes.
    • Add in the nutritional yeast, turmeric and garlic salt and stir everything to combine. Continue to cook the tofu for another 2-3 minutes.
    • Season with sea salt and pepper.
    • Serve warm.

    Notes

    Serve with potatoes, plantains, fruit, or toast.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 278mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 0.5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Nigel says

      March 26, 2019 at 10:15 am

      The only addition I’d make is Himalayan salt for
      the extra eggy taste
      I usually add some chopped red pepper / spinach and make a bigger meal

      Reply
      • Faith says

        March 27, 2019 at 1:31 am

        Great suggestion!I've been looking for black salt, which I hear is sulfuric and adds a nice eggy taste, but have yet to find it. Adding veggies sis a great idea too! Thanks Nigel!

        Reply
        • Lee says

          March 15, 2021 at 8:57 am

          You’ll find kala namuk, aka black salt, at any Indian grocery market. It adds that nice eggy taste (and smell!) to tofu.

        • Faith VanderMolen says

          March 16, 2021 at 10:00 am

          Yes! Thanks so much for the comment and suggestion!

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