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Shake Up Your Morning Routine with These Scrambled Tofu Recipes

Are you tired of the same old oatmeal or eggs for breakfast? It’s time to mix things up with some new textures and flavors! Whether you’re an omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan, scrambled tofu is a game-changer. And the best part? You can customize it to your heart’s content.

The Basic Recipe: 10-Minute Tofu Scramble

To get started, you’ll need:

• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch sea salt
• Coconut oil spray (or olive oil spray)
• 1 scallion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 7 ounces (1/2 package) firm tofu, well drained
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Simply combine the water, nutritional yeast, turmeric, cumin, paprika, pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Mist a skillet with oil spray and cook the scallion and garlic until fragrant. Crumble in the tofu, add the seasoning mixture, and cook until hot throughout. Stir in some parsley and serve!

Take It to the Next Level: 7 Variations to Try

Once you’ve mastered the basic recipe, it’s time to get creative! Here are 7 variations to try:

• Southwest Tofu Scramble: Add chili powder, red pepper, onion, and potatoes for a hearty Southwestern vibe.
• Turmeric Tofu Scramble: Mix in some turmeric, mushrooms, and leafy greens for a bright, sunny yellow scramble.
• Mediterranean Tofu Scramble: Use kala namak (Himalayan black salt) to give your scramble an eggy taste and smell, and add olives and sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean flair.
• Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burrito: Wrap up refried beans, avocado, green chiles, and cumin-spiced tofu for a breakfast burrito like no other.
• Chinese Tofu Scramble: Combine spring onions, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce for a flavorful and exotic scramble.
• Maple Sweet Tofu Scramble: Mix in sweet potato, chopped kale, nutritional yeast, and maple syrup for a sweet and savory scramble.
• Harissa Aubergine and Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burrito: Add harissa, aubergine, red cabbage, and vegan pepper jack cheese for a spicy and satisfying breakfast burrito.

The Bottom Line

With these recipes, you can turn that block of tofu into a protein-packed breakfast staple. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients to make your scrambled tofu truly unforgettable!