Easy Tofu Scramble Plate

Easy tofu scramble plate made with extra-firm tofu, vegetables, and nutritional yeast served with avocado and berries. Make it for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!

Hi, friends! 

I’m really excited about this recipe because it’s one of the breakfast staples in my house. 

If you’ve spent any time in the F&V breakfast archives, you know that I’m a consistent sweet breakfast eater. 

But whenever I *do* make the first meal of the day savory, it’s *always* with a tofu scramble! 

This tofu scramble, to be exact. 

So today I’m sharing the long overdue tofu scramble recipe that I’ve made, tweaked, and loved over the past few years. 

My Easy Tofu Scramble Plate is made with extra-firm tofu, garden vegetables, and nutritional yeast.

Make it on the stovetop in less than 30 minutes for a protein-packed breakfast, brunch, or dinner!

The Evolution of a Tofu Scramble

This recipe has evolved over the years, and a lot has changed since the beginning.

Like my ratio of tofu to veg, the spice mixture, and the toppings. 

What hasn’t changed, though, is that every time I scramble, I ask myself…

“Why I don’t I make this more!?”

You’ll probably find yourself asking the same question after you try this simple recipe. 

Ready to question all of your breakfast life choices?

Here’s What You Need to Make the Best Tofu Scramble:

• olive oil 
• white onion
• garlic cloves
• bell pepper
• zucchini
• mushrooms
• extra firm tofu
• nutritional yeast
• turmeric powder 
• coconut aminos
• spinach

That’s it!

How to Make It

First, add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.

You want to select a skillet with enough surface area to accommodate your veggies and tofu. 

Once it’s warm, add the diced onion and garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant. 

What Vegetables to Use

Next, add in your vegetables. 

I chose bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms. 

You can also try cabbage, broccoli, asparagus, or carrots. 

Really, anything works! 

I recommend finely dice your vegetables for the best taste and texture.

After adding the veggies, cook the mixture for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. 

How to Prepare the Tofu

Crumble the tofu into the pan and stir to mix with the vegetables.

This recipe requires extra-firm tofu for the best texture and consistency! 

Pressing the tofu isn’t necessary here, just squeeze the tofu with your hands to remove any excess moisture before crumbling. 

I like to break apart the tofu with my hands for a bit of an inconsistent crumble. 

Some big chunks are actually desired here, so don’t crumble it too finely. 

The Seasonings

Add in the nutritional yeast and turmeric powder and mix again to turn the tofu and veggies orange! 

Cook the tofu for 5-6 minutes, or until it starts to brown and dry out.

Another tip: don’t stir the tofu *too* much during the cooking. 

You actually want the tofu to brown and dry out a bit on the bottom.

This leads to the tastiest tofu chunks, I promise! 

Add Some Greens

Deglaze the pan with coconut aminos.

Coconut aminos adds a bit of salt and flavor to the pan!

Stir everything again and cook the scramble for an additional 3-4 minutes.

In the last few minutes, add in a giant handful of spinach and heat everything through until the greens are wilted. 

Alternatively, you can use another leafy green like collard greens or kale. 

Now it’s time to take your scramble to the plate! 

How to Serve Your Tofu Scramble

Serve the scramble warm with your favorite sides.

I highly recommend sliced avocado, sriracha, sesame seeds, and fresh berries.

It might be controversial, but I love getting a bite of sweet berry, creamy avocado, and spicy sriracha with every bite. 

Don’t knock it until you try it! 

I like to make the full serving and portion out leftovers for meal prepped breakfasts. 

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up one week.

Reheat the scramble for about ~60 seconds in the microwave before adding your toppings and serving. 

How to Enjoy It

Enjoy this Easy Tofu Scramble Plate whenever you’re craving a savory breakfast packed with plant-based protein.

Use it as a blueprint recipe and feel free to add your own spin on it. 

Change up the vegetables, toppings, and seasonings to make new variations! 

I like to add a bit of paprika or chili powder when I’m feeling spicy. 

It’s simple enough to make for a workweek breakfast, or dress it up and serve for brunch on the weekends. 

And this scramble plate isn’t just for breakfast and brunch! 

Try it for lunch, dinner, or anytime in between. 

Enjoy! 

If You Make This Easy Tofu Scramble Plate, Let Me Know!

I’d love to see your variations.

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to make more yums.

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For more savory breakfast inspiration, check out my My Favorite Veggie Scramble and Loaded Tofu Scramble Bowl for One.

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XO Lauren 

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