Scrambled Tofu

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package medium firm tofu
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon vegan margarine or 1 teaspoon cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 cup red pepper (sliced)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Oil or spray a medium nonstick skillet or frying pan and heat over medium.
  2. 2
    When the pan is warm, place the tofu in it.
  3. 3
    With a spatula or similar device, chop and mash the tofu into little pieces.
  4. 4
    Avoid using metal utensils in non-stick pans.
  5. 5
    Add the soy sauce, turmeric, onion and garlic powders, red pepper, and nutritional yeast, if using.
  6. 6
    Use the spatula to continue chopping, flipping, and mixing the tofu.
  7. 7
    The tofu should begin to resemble the texture of scrambled eggs and take on a light yellow hue.
  8. 8
    Cook over medium heat until most of the water is evaporated, tasting as you go.
  9. 9
    This shouldn't take more than 5-10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. 11
    Serve with baked beans, toast, and tomato slices or as part of a special vegetarian breakfast.

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