Tofu Scramble (Basic Vegan)

I’m literally writing this post as I am eating the meal because I need to share it STAT! Many vegan bloggers have their own Tofu Scramble recipe, and I’ve tried various spice combos to get this just right, and I’ve found it! And now I can share it with you 🙂

For new and experienced vegans, alike, the tofu scramble can be a scary thing. How the hell do you make tofu taste like scramble eggs? Why the hell does my tofu taste so much like eggs? You get it. From a chick that use to eat scrambled eggs on the daily, I was stoked to learn you could use tofu to make it. You can literally veganize everything.

Hold on, gotta take another bite real quick…

And we’re back. Let’s get this party started! We just got back from Mexico where all we ate was buffets all day basically. I could not wait to get home and cook! While the fiance is at the store stocking up on food because we have none, I cooked up what we do have. Also, this will literally take you about 10 minutes, so that’s tight.

Perfect Tofu Scramble

Ingredients

1/4 ish (maybe less) of a red onion, minced

1 garlic clove minced

1/2 a block of tofu (or a full one if you’re feeling hungry) – Firm or extra firm works. I usually like extra firm better but we only have firm and it turned out amazing. ALSO, v. important – press your tofu between a few paper towels and two plates to get out excess moisture. If you don’t, your scramble will get watery and runny, and that is very sad.

For the spice mix

2 tbs. water

2 tbs. Noosh or nutritional yeast (you choose! jk.. it’s the same thing)

1/2 tbs. tumeric

Literally a splash of cumin

1 tsp. of chile powder (or more if you like it spicy, I probably did 2)

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

S&P to taste!

First add your onion and garlic to a pan with just a little bit of oil on medium heat. Let those guys hang out together and start sizzling, about 1 min. Once they have finished sizzling, add you tofu. But don’t just throw the block in the pan. No, no, no.. we’re going to get dirty with our hands and crumble that stuff up so it’s looking like some scrambled eggs. Incorporate the tofu with the onions and garlic for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

While your tofu is cooking up, you can throw your spice mix together. Literally throw all of the ingredients listed above in to a small bowl and stir it with a spoon for fork. That’s it.

Once your tofu is warmed up and getting to know your onion and garlic, pour your spice mix over the top of the tofu and incorporate it well. I sauteed this for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. This was because I used a little too much water and wanted to cook it off. And you’re done. Tofu scramble. Easy as, a tofu scramble.

Now you can get creative with your toppings. I always add avocado for some extra tasty fats and hot sauce. Sriracha and cholula are my go-tos. You can have it with toast and greens, on a burrito, in a sandwich, all buy itself. I don’t care how you eat it.. just enjoy!

**There have been many variations of this as I have tried to find the perfect spice mix. I just shared with you the basic version but you can get SO creative with this. Add veggies like broccoli and bell peppers and greens! Add your favorite meatless sausage! Add some yummy Daiya jalapeno cheese! Have fun with it :)**