The Best Tofu Scramble Recipe

This truly is the BEST Tofu Scramble Recipe! It’s made with extra-firm tofu, delicious seasonings, and black salt to give it a real scrambled egg flavor!  It’s perfect for a healthy vegan breakfast that can be made in advance.

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so I like to start my day off with a healthy, protein-packed meal! I used to eat a lot of eggs, but these days, I’m trying to go more plant-based, and this Vegan Tofu Scramble is such a delicious substitute.

It even uses a special ingredient that makes it tastes really similar to regular scrambled eggs. I like to make a big pan of tofu scramble on Sundays, and then my husband and I eat vegan breakfast burritos all week long.

The Best Tofu Scramble Recipe Ingredients

• Tofu – Be sure to use extra-firm tofu for this scramble. Anything less will be pretty mushy, and you want the tofu crumbles to hold together.
• Olive Oil – I used olive oil to cook the tofu, but you can use any oil you prefer. Avocado oil is great.
• Tamari – I love seasoning my tofu with tamari, rather than just salt because it really soaks into the tofu and gives it a great taste. You could also use soy sauce.
• Nutritional Yeast—The nutritional yeast helps give the tofu scramble a nice, rich flavor and a yellow color.
• Curry Powder – The curry powder is optional, but I love it! Just a little bit adds dimension to the flavors.
• Ground Turmeric – The ground turmeric really adds a nice yellow color to the tofu. The taste can be slightly bitter, and not everyone enjoys it, so feel free to use less or leave it out completely if you like.
• Granulated Garlic – Garlic also helps add flavor. It isn’t traditionally used in scrambled eggs, so feel free to leave it out if you like.
• Black Salt – Black salt is the magic ingredient here! I’ll talk more about it below, but it makes this tofu scramble taste similar to real eggs.
• Salt & Black Pepper 

What Is Black Salt and Is it Necessary?

You can definitely make a delicious tofu scramble without using black salt, but once I discovered it, I used it every time!

There are three different types of black salt, but the one we like to use in vegan cooking is the Indian Black Salt, also called Kala Namak. It’s light pink in color, but when added to your warm food, it turns black.

Black Salt tastes and smells similar to sulfur and contains sulfur compounds, which give it an eggy flavor. I like to add it to my tofu scramble and any other vegan egg-like dish I am making. You don’t need too much, and you can add a small amount first and then adjust as you go. The taste seems to intensify once it’s added and heated up.

I bought my black salt on Amazon (affiliate link)

How To Make This Vegan Tofu Scramble

1. Press the tofu with a clean dishtowel to remove as much liquid as possible. Use your hands to crumble the tofu into bite-size pieces.
2. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil, crumbled tofu, and tamari. Mix well, and then add the curry powder, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix again, and lastly, add the black salt.
3. Cook the scramble for about 3-5 minutes to ensure it’s completely heated through and the tofu begins to brown. Enjoy!

Suggestions For Enjoying Your Tofu Scramble

You can eat this any way you like! Here are a few ways we like to enjoy it:

• Plain – By itself in a bowl with some avocado and tomatoes.
• Breakfast Tacos – I like to warm a corn tortilla and add some tofu scramble, avocado, salsa, and jalapeños.
• Breakfast Burritos – Mix your tofu scramble with black beans and place in a tortilla with salsa.
• On toast – Lightly (vegan) butter your toast and then add your tofu scramble and some everything bagel seasoning. 

What’s Your Way To Enjoy Tofu Scramble?

Vegan Tofu Scramble Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use tempeh instead of tofu? Sure! I prefer tofu over tempeh, but it works in this recipe. It might add more of a taste since tofu is much milder.
• Do I need to add nutritional yeast? I highly recommend it! It adds a rich flavor that reminds me of regular scrambled eggs.
• Can I make the tofu scramble ahead of time? Yes! I like to make a big batch on Sunday and reheat it in the microwave or stove each morning. I suggest storing it in the refrigerator for up to five days.
• Can tofu be frozen? Yes, you can freeze the tofu scramble. I suggest freezing it in an airtight bag, squeezing all the air out, and wrapping it tightly. Freeze for up to six months.
• Is the curry powder necessary in the recipe? No! Most tofu scramble recipes do not use curry powder, but I love the flavor it adds. It also helps with the yellow color.

Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below, and I’ll get back to you ASAP!

Looking for more vegan breakfast recipes?

Make Ahead Breakfast Cookies

Healthy Baked Oatmeal Cups

Six Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Healthy Banana Muffins

Blueberry Almond Granola

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• Author: She Likes Food
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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This is the BEST Tofu Scramble recipe!  It’s loaded with seasonings, including black salt which makes it taste so similar to real scrambled eggs!

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Ingredients

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• 1 block extra firm tofu
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tamari, or soy sauce
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, or less if you don’t like the taste (it’s mainly just for color)
• Heaping 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon black salt
• Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Press the tofu with a clean dishtowel and try to remove as much liquid as you can.  Use your hands to crumble the tofu into bite size pieces.
2. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil, crumbled tofu and the tamari.  Mix well and then add the curry powder, turmeric, garlic powder and salt and pepper.  Mix again and lastly add the black salt.
3. Let tofu scramble cook for about 3-5 minutes to make sure it’s completely heated through and tofu is starting to brown.  Enjoy!

Notes

Tofu scramble can be eaten alone or enjoyed in a breakfast taco, burrito or with toast!

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Category: Breakfast, Vegan
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American