this easy vegan tofu scramble The recipe can be prepared in minutes from just a few ingredients so you can make it whenever you like. I love to serve it on buttered toast, but it would also make a great filling for breakfast tacos or paired with a small stack of waffles.
Post originally published November 2019; updated March 2023.
Last weekend, I was craving something savory for breakfast and decided to whip up a batch of this simple vegan tofu scramble. It had been many years since I made it and I quickly fell in love with it all over again. They are one of my favorite vegan breakfast recipes! Eggs are great and all, but this tofu scramble might be even better! (Bonus, no animals are harmed when making tofu scramble. 🥰)
We like to use this scramble recipe in other breakfast meals like these vegan breakfast tacos and these vegan breakfast burritos!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- I’ve been making and tweaking my scramble for years and it really is the best tofu scramble recipe ever! Only a handful of simple ingredients it’s all you need. This recipe brings only 10 minutes from beginning to end.
- This recipe is vegan, gluten free, dairy freei egg free.
Ingredients you will need
- Medium Firm Tofu: When I make scrambled tofu at home, I like to use medium-firm tofu instead of extra-firm tofu because the softer texture is more like regular scrambled eggs. You don’t need to press it – you just crumble it right into the pan.
- Black Salt (Kala Namak): A little black salt goes a long way. To get that classic egg flavor in our tofu mix, you’ll want to use this secret ingredient. Grab some black salt from Amazon for all your vegan egg recipes.
- Nutritional yeast and garlic powder: add some savory flavor to these delicious vegan eggs.
- Turmeric Powder: add the color yellow to these tofu eggs to make them look more like real scrambled eggs. You can skip it, but your eggs will be white.
What is the best type of tofu to use for tofu scramble?
I like to use medium firm tofu when I make tofu scramble, NO extra firm tofu Too dry tofu scramble is the worst! So I like to use firm tofu because it has a slightly higher liquid content and you don’t need to add more liquid like some tofu stir-fry recipes.
Step by step
Step 1: All your olive oil or vegan butter and block of tofu in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break the tofu into smaller pieces.
Second step: Add turmeric, black salt, garlic powder and nutritional yeast. Stir-fry until the tofu is heated through and the moisture in the tofu has cooked out. Taste and add more salt if needed and a few cracks of black pepper.
Expert advice
- Add some vegetables: Add color and nutrients to this vegan mix by sautéing some red peppers or fresh spinach in the pan before adding crumbled tofu.
- Do not overcook the tofu: the best part about this easy tofu scramble recipe is the short cooking time! You really only need to cook your tofu for about 5 minutes. If you overcook tofu, it can become dry and rubbery.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, add to a pan to heat over the heat.
What do you serve with tofu scramble?
- Toppings: vegan cheese, hot sauce, green onion, chives, vegan cheese.
- Sides: breakfast potatoes, avocado toast, fresh fruit, hash browns, waffles, pancakes, vegan bacon, buttered toast.
Frequently asked questions about recipes
The texture of tofu changes when it’s frozen, so it becomes chewy when it’s thawed. This easy tofu recipe is best served within 3 days of preparation.
Yes! Tofu scramble is high in protein but low in fat and cholesterol-free, so it can be a heart-healthy alternative to traditional eggs.
Tofu scramble is usually made with crumbled tofu, turmeric powder, black pepper, and seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and/or black salt.
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Easy Vegan Tofu Scramble
This easy vegan tofu scramble can be made in minutes with just a few ingredients so you can make it whenever you feel like it.
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Instructions
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Add the tofu to a large bowl and use a fork or a potato masher to crumble the tofu into small pieces.
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Add olive oil to a non-stick pan over low heat.
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Add tofu, nutritional yeast, turmeric and garlic. Toss to coat tofu with seasonings. Cook over low to medium-low heat until the tofu liquid has cooked off and the tofu is hot.
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Season with salt and pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed.
notes
- Add some vegetables: Add color and nutrients to this vegan mix by sautéing some red peppers or fresh spinach in the pan before adding crumbled tofu.
- Do not overcook the tofu: the best part about this easy tofu scramble recipe is the short cooking time! You really only need to cook your tofu for about 5 minutes. If you overcook tofu, it can become dry and rubbery.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, add to a pan to heat over the heat.
nutrition
Service: 1to serve | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated fats: 3g | Monounsaturated fats: 4g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg