High Protein Scrambled Tofu
Kick-start your day with this nutritious and flavorful High Protein Scrambled Tofu recipe – a plant-based powerhouse packed with protein and vibrant veggies. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch, this easy-to-make dish combines crumbled firm tofu with the bold flavors of nutritional yeast, turmeric, and black salt for an egg-like taste and texture. Sautéed red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach add bursts of color and nutrients, while green onions provide a savory finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is ideal for anyone seeking a healthy, high-protein meal that’s both delicious and easy to prepare. Serve it with toast, avocado slices, or a refreshing side salad to complete this wholesome, plant-based delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
Instructions
Drain the tofu and press it between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Crumble the tofu into a bowl using your hands until it resembles the texture of scrambled eggs.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet.
Sprinkle the nutritional yeast, turmeric powder, ground cumin, black salt, and black pepper over the tofu. Stir well to combine, ensuring the tofu is evenly coated with the spices.
Add the diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pepper softens.
Add the baby spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes are slightly softened.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the scrambled tofu with sliced green onions. Stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve hot, and enjoy your high protein scrambled tofu!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.6 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1090 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 680 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1302 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
