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Vegan Tofu "Eggs"

Scrambled tofu "eggs"… yes, please! If you have recently started a vegan diet and are missing a comforting breakfast, here you go! Scrambled tofu has the texture of scrambled eggs and can be mixed with your favorite veggies to make a delicious breakfast scramble.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 898.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick Skillet Essential for even cooking and preventing sticking.
  • 1 Spatula For crumbling tofu and stirring ingredients.
  • 1 Measuring Spoons For accurate spice and liquid measurements.
  • 1 Fine-Mesh Sieve or Colander For efficiently draining tofu.
  • 1 Paper Towels For thoroughly patting tofu dry.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 16 ounce package firm tofu, drained and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons almond milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Generously spray a skillet with olive oil cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add tofu, using your hands to crumble the block into smaller pieces; cook for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in nutritional yeast, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and turmeric. Cook until seasonings have been incorporated, breaking tofu apart with a spatula to desired consistency, about 1 minute. Stir in almond milk and cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

Notes

To achieve a superior texture, opt for extra-firm or super-firm tofu and press it diligently for at least 20-30 minutes to remove excess moisture. This prevents a watery scramble and allows for better absorption of flavors. For an authentic eggy flavor profile, consider adding a pinch of kala namak (black salt) towards the end of cooking – its sulfurous notes perfectly mimic real eggs. Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper browning and avoid steaming. For enhanced complexity, sauté aromatics like diced onions or bell peppers before adding the crumbled tofu, and finish with fresh chives or cilantro.