Tofu Scrambler

Tofu Scrambler

This Recipe Makeover is an alternative to scrambled eggs.

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Serves: 4 person(s) Change

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins

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About this Recipe Makeover

Regular scrambled eggs can be high in fat and calories, especially when dining out. This makeover recipe replaces cream and eggs with tofu, spices and less cooking oil, rendering a tasty vegetarian alternative.

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  • 12 oz packet of Chinese-style tofu
  • 2 tsp olive oil or sunflower oil
  • 1/2 tsp tumeric (for color)
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp coriander
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Directions:

TOFU SCRAMBLER:

Open tofu package and drain the water. Heat the lightly oiled skillet. Put the tofu in the heated skillet. With a wooden spatula, break up the tofu and stir.

Add tumeric, stir, add more as needed to give a golden yellow color. Stir in each of the following: curry powder, cumin, coriander, onion powder, nutritional yeast. Add salt and pepper to taste; stir.

Scramble tofu mixture until done. Serve hot.

Variations:

Add minced green onions and chopped red peppers for extra flavor, if desired.

If available, substitute tofu prepared with calcium sulfate (increases calcium to 592 mg per serving).

Thanks to Tofu recipe by Alaine’s Bakery, Tofoolery