Vegan Blueberry

Easy, delicious, satisfying, family-friendly vegan recipes

You are here: Home / Breakfasts / Best Easy Tofu Scramble

Best Easy Tofu Scramble

Last Updated Leave a Comment

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See my disclosure.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Tofu scramble is one of the best ways to eat tofu!  Taking literally 10 minutes or less from start to finish, it’s an easy healthy breakfast meal when served on toast, in a breakfast burrito, or with a side of hash browns!  

Tips included on how to turn tofu yellow with Tumeric and ‘eggy’ with black salt (kala namak).  Wonderfully customizable this simple tofu scramble is an all around family favorite!

side overhead shot of tofu scramble on a white plate with sliced avocado and toast with napkin beside

Tofu is a healthy, protein-rich substitute for eggs!  Because of it’s slight chewiness, it naturally has just the right texture, but it really needs a boost in flavor since it’s very plain without seasoning.  Here’s what you’ll need to make your tofu scramble taste amazing!!

Tofu Scramble Seasonings:

  • Vegan Chicken-Style Seasoning – This adds such great flavor!  I used McKay’s Vegan Chicken-style seasoning, or you can make your own: vegan chicken broth.
  • Nutritional Yeast Flakes – absolutely essential to richen the flavor and cheesiness – find yeast flakes in your local health food store or here.
  • Tumeric – Ground Tumeric is so good for you – AND it makes your tofu yellow like eggs!
  • Black Salt (Kala Namak) – this wonder ingredient smells and tastes like eggs.  Buy it at your local Indian food store or here on Amazon.
  • Garlic and Onion Powder
  • Salt/Seasoned Salt

side overhead closeup shot of toast topped with tofu scramble and avocado slices garnished with cayenne pepper

How to Make Tofu Scramble:

Add a tablespoon of olive oil to your skillet (if using).  Open your firm-style water-packed tofu carton, and drain off the water.  Gently press the block of Tofu between your hands to remove excess moisture.

Use your hands to crumble the drained tofu into a skillet (or use a fork or potato masher as pictured below).  Leave pieces of varying size, some large, some smaller.  The tofu will break down more as you cook so no need to make the pieces extremely small!

overhead shot of tofu being crumbled in black skillet with potato masher

Now add your seasonings: Chicken-style seasoning, nutritional yeast flakes, Tumeric, onion powder, garlic powder, black salt, and cayenne pepper.  Add fresh onions and chopped peppers if desired.

overhead shot of crumbled tofu in black skillet with seasonings and chopped green onions for tofu scramble

Stir everything together until well mixed.   Cook over medium heat, stirring if need to prevent scorching, for several minutes until veggies are soft and tofu scramble is beginning to brown slightly.

overhead shot of all ingredients for tofu scramble mixed together in cast iron skillet

Garnish with more fresh chopped green onions or tomatoes and serve!!  Yum!

overhead shot of finished tofu scramble in cast iron skillet with wooden spoon and green onions in background

How long will tofu scramble last?

Store tofu scramble in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Can I freeze Tofu Scramble?

You can freeze Tofu Scramble, but the texture of Tofu changes a lot when frozen.  It will be drier, and more crumbly!  It still tastes great, but doesn’t have that same ‘eggy’ texture.  Try it with a little sometime and see what you think!

How do you reheat Tofu Scramble?

Reheat tofu scramble in the microwave or on the stovetop in a skillet.

overhead shot of scrambled tofu and avocado on toast on a blue rimmed plate

Customize this Tofu Scramble to include your favorite veggies!  Some of my favorite add-ins are:

  • Onions
  • Bell peppers
  • Jalapeño peppers
  • Kale
  • Tomatoes
  • Spinach

Tofu Types:

I use firm-style water-packed Tofu for this recipe.  This is one of the most easily obtainable types and has the perfect texture to emulate scrambled eggs.  For more info on different types of tofu and their uses, check out this post by the Kitchn.

overhead shot of tofu scramble served up on a white plate with a gray napkin beside

I absolutely love this Tofu Scramble and can’t wait for you to try it!  Leave a comment or ask a question below!

You might also enjoy these vegan tofu recipes:

Other vegan breakfast recipes you will love:

If you’ve tried this Tofu Scramble or any other recipe on my blog then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I LOVE hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more delicious food!!!

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?? PLEASE CLICK ON THE STARS TO GIVE IT A RATING BELOW!!

overhead shot of tofu scramble on toast topped with slices of avocado

Best Tofu Scramble

Make this easy tofu scramble in 10 minutes or less in one skillet with just a handful of ingredients!  You'll be amazed how the texture and flavor remind you of scrambled eggs!  So simple and customizable too!
4.9 from 19 votes
Print Comment
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 135kcal
Author: Kate

Ingredients

  • 16 oz tofu, firm, water-packed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil, optional
  • 1 Tbsp McKay's Chicken Style Seasoning, scant
  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes, Heaping!
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground turmeric, add more for brighter yellow color
  • 1/4 tsp Black Salt (kala namak), or 1/8 tsp seasoned salt
  • dash cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add a tablespoon of olive oil to your skillet (if using). Open your firm-style water-packed tofu carton, and drain off the water. Gently press the block of tofu between your hands to remove excess moisture.
  • Crumble the drained tofu into a skillet (use a fork, potato masher or your hands). Leave pieces of varying size. (Keep in mind the tofu will break down more as you cook it.)
  • Add Chicken-style seasoning, nutritional yeast flakes, Tumeric, onion powder, garlic powder, black salt, and cayenne pepper. Add fresh onions and chopped peppers if desired.
  • Stir everything together until well mixed. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.  Stirr occasionally to prevent scorching until veggies are soft and tofu scramble is beginning to brown slightly.
  • Garnish with more fresh chopped green onions or tomatoes and serve!! Yum!

Notes

HOW LONG WILL TOFU SCRAMBLE LAST?

Store tofu scramble in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

CAN I FREEZE TOFU SCRAMBLE?

You can freeze Tofu Scramble, but the texture of Tofu changes a lot when frozen.  It will be drier, and more crumbly!  It still tastes great, but doesn’t have that same ‘eggy’ texture.  Try it with a little sometime and see what you think!

HOW DO YOU REHEAT TOFU SCRAMBLE?

Reheat tofu scramble in the microwave or on the stovetop in a skillet.

CUSTOMIZE THIS TOFU SCRAMBLE TO INCLUDE YOUR FAVORITE VEGGIES!  SOME OF MY FAVORITE ADD-INS ARE:

  • Onions
  • Bell peppers
  • Jalapeño peppers
  • Kale
  • Tomatoes
  • Spinach

TOFU TYPES:

I use firm-style water-packed Tofu for this recipe.  This is one of the most easily obtainable types and has the perfect texture to emulate scrambled eggs.  For more info on different types of tofu and their uses, check out this post by the Kitchn.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1.5mg

 

 

 

 

 

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




shares