Breakfast Tofu Scramble
4 servings
Extra-firm tofu, when crumbled, has a scrambled egg texture and, when paired with turmeric, a bit of an egg-like flavor, without any added cholesterol.
About the Recipe
108 Calories · 10 g Protein · 4.6 g FiberBreakfast
Gluten-free · Nut-free
Tofu is rich in plant-based protein and may even protect against certain types of cancer!
Ingredients
Makes 4 Servings
- 16 oz (434 g) extra-firm low-fat tofu
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 c (120 g) onion, diced
- 1/2 c (120 g) green pepper, diced
- 1/2 c (120 g) red pepper, diced
- 3/4 c (180 g) mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 tsp (1.2 mL) turmeric powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin powder
- 3/4 tsp (3.75 mL) black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
Directions
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Add 1/4 c (60 mL) water to large saute pan. Once heated, add onion.
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When the aroma releases from the onion and it starts to become translucent, add garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, add peppers and mushrooms and add more water if vegetables are sticking to the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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Crumble tofu with hands and add to pan along with turmeric, mixing well. Add cumin powder, pepper, and salt, then cook for another 4-6 minutes until everything is cooked through.
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Serve with whole-grain toast or on a warm corn tortilla.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving:
Calories: 108
Fat: 4.6 g
Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
Calories From Fat: 36%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrate: 9.2 g
Sugar: 3.5 g
Fiber: 4.2 g
Sodium: 594 mg
Calcium: 67 mg
Iron: 3.2 mg
Vitamin C: 41.6 mg
Beta-Carotene: 399 mcg
Vitamin E: 0.5 mg