You’ll Love This Easy Tofu Scramble Recipe
For many years, I was petrified of one very common vegan dish—tofu scramble. After finally trying to make my own, I realized that I had it all wrong. It’s not the tofu scramble that’s bad—it’s some of the recipes that people are using to make them.
Through trial and error, I’ve settled on the tofu scramble recipe below. It’s not radically different from other popular recipes, except that I like to add lemon juice and parsley for freshness. And the key to success is making sure you cook it long enough! The bottom should begin to brown, and the tofu should no longer be wet.
Easy Tofu Scramble Recipe
Ingredients
1 package firm tofu, drained and mashed
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbsp. soy bacon bits (optional)
Pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, lemon juice, salt, and turmeric.
- In a pan over medium heat, add the oil then the pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until just softened.
- Add the tofu mixture to the pan and cook about 15 minutes or until the pieces of tofu begin to brown. Stir in the parsley and the soy bacon pieces and pepper, if desired.
Makes 2 to 4 servings
