Flavorful Plant-Based Tofu Scramble (Printable)

Savory crumbled tofu with onion, bell pepper, spinach, and warming spices. A protein-rich breakfast ready in 22 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tofu

01 - 14 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
05 - 1 medium tomato, diced

→ Spices and Flavorings

06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kala namak, optional
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

→ Additional

13 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
14 - 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk, optional
15 - Fresh chives or parsley, chopped for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Crumble the drained firm tofu into bite-sized pieces using your hands or a fork, then set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
03 - Add diced red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Stir in the crumbled tofu, ground turmeric, ground cumin, smoked paprika, kala namak if using, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the tofu evenly with spices.
05 - Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tofu is heated through and slightly golden.
06 - Add diced tomato and chopped spinach, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomato softens.
07 - Stir in nutritional yeast and non-dairy milk if using for extra flavor and creaminess.
08 - Adjust seasoning to taste, remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 25 minutes and still tastes like you spent an hour on breakfast.
  • The spice combination gives that warm, savory depth that makes mornings feel intentional instead of rushed.
02 -
  • Pressing the tofu is non-negotiable if you want texture instead of wet mush, so don't skip this even if you're in a hurry.
  • Turmeric and kala namak together create that eggy quality that makes people stop and ask what's in it, but the turmeric alone will still make it delicious.
03 -
  • Keep your tofu block in the freezer overnight before using it, then thaw it completely before pressing, because frozen-then-thawed tofu crumbles more evenly and absorbs flavors better.
  • Toast your spices directly in the hot oil for 30 seconds before adding the tofu so they bloom and become more fragrant.
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