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Tofu Scramble

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 4
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb extra firm tofu drained and pressed
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 jalapeno diced
  • 14 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • To begin, drain the tofu and cover it in paper towel or cheese cloth. Place it in between two plates with a heavy object on top for 15-20 min to drain the excess liquid.
  • In the meantime, sauté onions in a large skillet with canola oil for 2-3 min. Add garlic and cook for another 1 min.
  • Crumble the tofu into the skillet and cook for another 3-4 min.
  • Add all spices, sauces, red pepper, chickpeas and jalapeño. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Top with cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

Breakfast option - enjoy on whole grain toast with guacamole
Lunch option - throw it on a bed of spinach or your favourite greens
Dinner option - saute with some of our favourite vegetables