When Jess and I first started in on our veganism, we would make tofu scramble using a pre-packaged seasoning mix. They’re excellent, but after a short while I realized that these packets are priced at a premium from a mix of seasonings that I already have in the pantry. I’ve made up this recipe as a pretty close approximation of the marketed tofu scramble seasoning mixes.
Tofu Scramble Mix:
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Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup nutritional yeast
4 Tbsp onion powder or dried chopped onion
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1-1/2 Tbsp dried basil
1-1/2 Tbsp dried thyme
2 tsp cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp mustard powder
1 Tbsp salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
Just combine all ingredients in a large canning jar (or comparable sealing container). Shake it up until everything has dispersed evenly within the jar.
Now, whenever you’re in the mood for some tofu scramble, it’s as easy as combining 1/4 to 1/2 cup--depending on your tastes--of the Tofu Scramble Mix with a 16 oz. package of tofu, mashing it all up together, and heating it on the stove.
Personally, though, I think it’s pretty important to doctor it up a bit with some veggies. Here’s how I like to prepare my scrambles.
Tofu Scramble:
1-1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup nutritional yeast
4 Tbsp onion powder or dried chopped onion
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1-1/2 Tbsp dried basil
1-1/2 Tbsp dried thyme
2 tsp cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp mustard powder
1 Tbsp salt
2 tsp ground black pepper
Just combine all ingredients in a large canning jar (or comparable sealing container). Shake it up until everything has dispersed evenly within the jar.
Now, whenever you’re in the mood for some tofu scramble, it’s as easy as combining 1/4 to 1/2 cup--depending on your tastes--of the Tofu Scramble Mix with a 16 oz. package of tofu, mashing it all up together, and heating it on the stove.
Personally, though, I think it’s pretty important to doctor it up a bit with some veggies. Here’s how I like to prepare my scrambles.
Tofu Scramble:
Ingredients:
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced small
1 red bell pepper, diced small
1 cup white mushrooms, diced small
16 oz. firm tofu
1/2 cup Tofu Scramble Mix (from above)
1. In your largest frying pan, heat olive oil over medium flame. Add the onion, pepper, and mushroom. Saute for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are all well softened.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mash together the tofu and the Tofu Scramble Mix until they resemble the consistency of scrambled eggs.
3. Add the seasoned, mashed tofu into the frying pan along with the vegetables. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often.
The scramble should now be ready to serve up with some tasty whole grain toast and whatever else floats your breakfast boat.
If you’re looking for a change of pace--or just have tofu scramble leftovers--you can create another dish with your tofu scramble. Yes, tofu scramble is both delicious and healthy, but it is also incredibly versatile. How about breakfast burritos? Simple. Slap a few spoonfuls of tofu scramble onto a tortilla with some vegan “cheese”, salsa, and a dollop of vegan “sour cream.” I bet you haven’t had breakfast pizza since you’ve gone vegan, have you? Well, it can happen. I’ve the recipe to prove it.
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced small
1 red bell pepper, diced small
1 cup white mushrooms, diced small
16 oz. firm tofu
1/2 cup Tofu Scramble Mix (from above)
1. In your largest frying pan, heat olive oil over medium flame. Add the onion, pepper, and mushroom. Saute for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are all well softened.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mash together the tofu and the Tofu Scramble Mix until they resemble the consistency of scrambled eggs.
3. Add the seasoned, mashed tofu into the frying pan along with the vegetables. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often.
The scramble should now be ready to serve up with some tasty whole grain toast and whatever else floats your breakfast boat.
If you’re looking for a change of pace--or just have tofu scramble leftovers--you can create another dish with your tofu scramble. Yes, tofu scramble is both delicious and healthy, but it is also incredibly versatile. How about breakfast burritos? Simple. Slap a few spoonfuls of tofu scramble onto a tortilla with some vegan “cheese”, salsa, and a dollop of vegan “sour cream.” I bet you haven’t had breakfast pizza since you’ve gone vegan, have you? Well, it can happen. I’ve the recipe to prove it.
It’s important to note, though, that this breakfast pizza takes all the healthy qualities of your tofu scramble and blots them out with plenty of high calorie carbohydrates and oils. It’s delicious and worth making from time to time, but don’t go eating it every morning. Also, is is a pretty fluid recipe. It’s your pizza. Feel more than welcome to make any additions or substitutions that you feel necessary.
Breakfast Pizza:
Ingredients*:
1 prepared pizza crust
1/4 cup veganaise
1/2 batch of Tofu Scramble
1/4 cup Bac-Os or other vegan “bacon” bits
3 to 4 oz. vegan “cheese” (we use and love Daiya brand)
*I made up the ingredients list for a medium sized pizza of 12”. Adjust quantities as needed for different sized pizzas.
Onto the pizza crust, spread each of the other ingredients evenly onto the crust in the order listed. Bake the pizza according to the instructions listed on the pizza crust packaging. Usually this should be in the ballpark of baking at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!
1 prepared pizza crust
1/4 cup veganaise
1/2 batch of Tofu Scramble
1/4 cup Bac-Os or other vegan “bacon” bits
3 to 4 oz. vegan “cheese” (we use and love Daiya brand)
*I made up the ingredients list for a medium sized pizza of 12”. Adjust quantities as needed for different sized pizzas.
Onto the pizza crust, spread each of the other ingredients evenly onto the crust in the order listed. Bake the pizza according to the instructions listed on the pizza crust packaging. Usually this should be in the ballpark of baking at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!
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