The BEST Tofu Scramble! If you miss scrambled eggs, this one’s for you. Just 7 ingredients, 10 minutes and 1 pan required!
I don’t know about you, but I used to really enjoy scrambled eggs as a kid. At some point, maybe around 10 or 11 years old, I learned what an egg actually was, and was rather horrified. After that, my relationship with eggs was tainted and I rarely ate them. Eventually, I went vegan and never looked back!
However, I still remember the taste and enjoyment around eating scrambled eggs. So if you’ve been there too, or have recently gone vegan, I hope you enjoy this recipe! This tofu scramble really hits the spot for me, and I’m sure it will for you as well.
What kind of tofu is used for tofu scramble?
I prefer using firm tofu. Extra-firm is fine as well. There is no need to press your tofu for this recipe; the water will cook out in the first couple of minutes.
How do you make tofu scramble?
Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a pan and warm it over medium heat. To crumble the tofu, I place the tofu in the pan, then mash it with a potato masher. That’s my preferred method, but you could also simply crumble it into the pan with your hands, or mash it with a fork. Cook it, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes.
Next, add the nutritional yeast, salt, turmeric and garlic powder and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring.
Pour in the non-dairy milk and stir. Serve immediately!
What vegetables can I add and how should I do it?
I love to serve this basic tofu scramble with sliced avocado, hot sauce and toast. But you can also play around with it and add many different vegetables. Be creative!
Vegetables to add in the beginning: (saute for a few minutes before adding the tofu)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- a few cloves of garlic, minced
Vegetables to add at the end: (stir in after the milk is added, cook for a few minutes)
- fresh spinach or kale
- thinly sliced red peppers
- small chopped broccoli
- fresh diced or sliced tomatoes
This tofu scramble is super kid-friendly as well. My 3 kids all reject a tofu scramble with real onions and veggies added, but this simple one they absolutely adore. My 3 year old gobbles it up like there’s no tomorrow!
What other breakfast recipes go well with tofu scramble?
- Simple Vegan Pancakes
- The Best Vegan Waffles
- Cinnamon Sugar Vegan Donuts
- Vegan Biscuits and Gravy
- Starbucks Copycat Vegan Scones
How long does tofu scramble last in the fridge?
I would say it lasts about 3 days in the fridge. After that it gets a little funny. But honestly it doesn’t make a lot so I can’t imagine it will last that long!
Double the recipe for the whole family or to have breakfast for a couple of days.
The Best Tofu Scramble
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- (1) 16-ounce block firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk, unsweetened and unflavored
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Mash the block of tofu right in the pan, with a potato masher or a fork. You can also crumble it into the pan with your hands. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until the water from the tofu is mostly gone.
- Now add the nutritional yeast, salt, turmeric and garlic powder. Cook and stir constantly for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the non-dairy milk into the pan, and stir to mix. Serve immediately with sliced avocado, hot sauce, parsley, steamed kale, toast or any other breakfast item.
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Notes
- Tofu Scramble is also good with all sorts of vegetables mixed in. Vegetables to add before the tofu: 1/4 cup diced onion or a few cloves of minced garlic. Saute in the oil for 2-3 minutes before adding and mashing the tofu. Vegetables to add towards the end: fresh spinach, kale, thin sliced red peppers, small chopped broccoli or fresh sliced/diced tomatoes. Add these after you've added the milk to the tofu, and cook for just a few minutes.
- Omit oil if desired to make the tofu scramble oil free.
- You can use any kind of non-dairy milk you like, such as soy, almond, cashew, oat or coconut milk. Just make sure it is unsweetened and unflavored.
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It is truly the “Best Tofu Scrabble”recipe. My daughter who is 10yrs old really loves this recipe, I just add a little more veggies. Very great alternative to eggs.
Hi Pat! It’s great that you guys love the recipe! I’m glad! Thank you for sharing!
This was a tasty, relatively quick breakfast. I followed the recommendation to add fresh spinach. My toddlers scarfed it down and asked for more. My 4-year-old said “thank you for making this really nice dinner, Mama. How did you make it?” ?? and asked me to make it again.
Hi Laura. Thank you for sharing your sweet story! I love it! I’m glad you and your sweet children love the scramble! I appreciate you taking your time to share!
This has become my go to tofu scramble recipe. I add sliced cherry tomatoes and spinach. Caramelized onions are also awesome in it. My husband ( the vegan who dabbles in meat ?) Loved them.
Hi Lori. Your tofu sounds delicious! I appreciate you taking your time to share! Thank you!
I made this and substituted oil for Vegetable Stock and the plant milk i used was unflavored flax milk. It was so easy and delicious!
Hi Mandy. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Hi Nora,
Thanks for sharing a nice scramble tofu recipe. My daughter is allergic to eggs so I’m really looking forward to trying this out. Im actually out of nondairy milk unsweetened at home. Can I use regular cows milk? Whole milk or 2%? I figured I’d ask coz things otherwise curdle sometimes when they are not meant to go together. Please let me know. Thanks
Probably but you could also just leave it out, it’s not necessary. Hope you enjoy!
Stop it! This was amazing. 😀
I commented without viewing the comment before. Erika gets it ! Same smiley face haha
Hi Jules. Thanks!
I made this one. I topped it with capers and sriracha. Tasty
Thank you, Cheryl!
These are really good! Very easy to make and a quick and healthy breakfast recipe. Thanks a lot! 😀
Hi Erika. I’m glad you like the scramble! Thank you for sharing!
Excellent! I loved the tumeric . Will use this basic recipe and add different spices for breakfast burritos. I am looking for easy ways to increase protien and this is perfect. Thank you Nora. LOVE your site and recipes!
Hi Laurie. Tumeric is just beautiful! I’m so glad the scramble turned out good for you. Thank you for using my recipes, and for sharing!
This was so good! I usually don’t like tofu and had sworn it off for the entire time I’ve been vegan, which is at least 5 years. But I tried this today and it was so delicious and obviously nutritious. I just might be turning over a new leaf with tofu.
Hi Rhea. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
I have to say you are THE BEST VEGAN BAKER/COOK/CHEF!!!
Every single recipe that I’ve tried from your blog ALWAYS taste SOOOOO GOOD!!! Without fail! I always know that the recipe is going to come out tasting delicious.
Thank you so much Nora for creating such delicious and easy vegan recipes!
Debbie
Hi Debbie. Thank you for your wonderful words! I’m so glad you love my recipes! Thank you for using them!
Best breakfast ever! Most tofu recipes require time consuming draining with heavy weights which always puts me off using it. Love that this was so easy and tasty. Will be my go to now. Thank you.
Hi Tracey. I’m glad you love the scramble, and that you found it easy! Thank you for sharing your comments!
Sooo tasty and filling! Will make again. My partner loved it too.
Hi Vanessa. Thank you for your wonderful comments! I’m glad you both enjoyed the scramble!
So good!! Can this work with soft tofu also?
It should work fine, yes, for a slightly different texture. Thank you!
Eating it now. It really is the best one I’ve had!
Hi Lori. I’m glad you enjoyed the scramble! Thank you!
This was amazing.
My husband who rarely eats breakfast and misses eggs since going vegan had two servings.
His exact words “this is going in the vault”.
Thanks so much!!!
Hi Rachel. This is so great! Thank you for sharing! I’m glad you guys love the recipe!
About to try this recipe, do you think i should add kala namak? or is it not necessary ? xx
If you like the flavor, then sure add a bit. I am not a huge fan usually so I don’t add it, and it’s perfectly tasty without.
This turned out Awesome! I adjusted the recipe by sautéing some minced red peppers, onion, and some minced ginger root. Then added the tofu and made as directed. Perfect!!!!!
Hi Kris. Your additions sound delicious! Thank you for sharing!
So very good ! Have it all the time . Thank u for sharing . Love all your recipes
Hi Carla. I’m glad you like the scramble! Thank you for using my recipes, and for taking the time to share!
Delicious! I put a pan of tater tots in the oven and then thought to look for a quick scramble recipe. Was done at the same time as the potatoes. Perfection!! HNY!
Hi Sandra. Sounds like a wonderful combo! Thank you!
I’m hooked! This is sooo delicious, I’ve been making it most days of the week! I omit the milk and double the tumeric and garlic powder and it is just perfect for my taste!
Hi Kim. I’m glad you are enjoying it! Thank you!
Very good. I used silk oat milk, which is slightly sweetened, but neutral. I had slightly less nutritional yeast (like a fraction of a tsp) because I ran out, but I don’t think it affected the overall taste. I also added some chao original vegan cheese and Field Roast Italian vegan sausage. I ate it with some avocado. It was so good I had a hard time putting away the leftovers without eating it all. Hard to say whether it would’ve still been as addictive if I had eaten it plain, but I’m giving it 5 stars because I feel like it deserves it. My mom who eats eggs regularly loved it, too.
Hi Hannah. Your additions sound delicious! Thank you!
My favorite thing to make for breakfast for sure
Thanks Allison!
This was so easy to make and really good!!! Thank you for the recipe!
Hi Debbie. Thank you for making my tofu scramble recipe. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for your recipes I truly appreciate them, they are simple and easy to follow.
Hi Chantal. Thank you for using my recipes. I’m glad you are enjoying them. Thank you for reaching out.
DELICIOUS
Thank you, Naomi!