Perfect Tofu Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients

• 14 oz firm tofu (Drained and lightly pressed; crumble into bite-size pieces.)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (For cooking.)
• 0.5 yellow onion (Finely diced.)
• 2 cloves garlic (Minced.)
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (Adds savory, cheesy flavor.)
• 0.25 tsp ground turmeric (For color and mild earthy flavor.)
• 0.25 tsp ground cumin (Optional savory seasoning.)
• 0.25 tsp black salt (Kala namak gives the scramble an egg-like flavor; use regular salt if unavailable.)
• black pepper (To taste.)
• 2 tbsp plant-based milk (Unsweetened; helps keep the tofu soft and creamy.)
• 1 tbsp fresh chives (Chopped, for garnish.)

Steps

1. 1

   Drain the tofu and press it lightly to remove excess water. Do not press it completely dry; retaining some moisture helps produce a soft scramble. Crumble the tofu into irregular bite-size pieces.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

4. 4

   Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet. Stir gently to coat it with the onion, garlic, and oil while keeping some larger pieces intact.

5. 5

   Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast, turmeric, cumin, black salt, and black pepper. Pour in the plant-based milk and stir until the seasonings are evenly distributed and the tofu is lightly yellow.

6. 6

   Cook the tofu over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring gently from time to time. Stop when it is hot and seasoned but still moist; avoid cooking until dry or crumbly.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Remove the skillet from the heat, garnish with chopped chives, and serve immediately with toast, roasted vegetables, or breakfast potatoes.

Notes

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Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• main
• vegan
• vegetarian
• dairy-free
• egg-free
• high-protein
• stovetop