Vegan Tofu Scramble

Ready in just 10 minutes, this vegan tofu scramble recipe is an easy and healthy plant-based breakfast. It’s high in protein and delicious with roasted potatoes, sautéed veggies, and a side of toast.

Kirsten Nunez, MS

By Kirsten Nunez, MS

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Vegan tofu scramble topped with fresh green onions in a bowl.
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If you’re searching for an easy, high-protein breakfast to add to your plant-based rotation, look no further than this vegan tofu scramble. It’s tasty, filling, and ready in just 10 minutes.

The trick is to cook extra-firm crumbled tofu with turmeric and nutritional yeast, the latter of which is a staple in vegan cooking. Both ingredients are responsible for the dish’s bright yellow color and delicious savory flavor.

What’s more, if you’re looking for a cheaper, whole food alternative to products like JustEgg, this vegan tofu scramble will save the day. Enjoy it with homemade ketchup, shiitake bacon, and roasted potatoes mouthwatering morning meal.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients for vegan tofu scramble: Block of extra firm tofu, nutritional yeast, turmeric, garlic and onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Photo: Kirsten Nunez
  • Tofu. When cooked, extra-firm tofu develops a similar texture to scrambled eggs. It’s also a complete protein, making it a great egg alternative.
  • Turmeric. This dish gets most of its yellow color from turmeric.
  • Nutritional yeast. Also known as nooch, nutritional yeast offers color and flavor.

How to Make Vegan Tofu Scramble

Vegan tofu scramble is a delicious alternative to scrambled eggs. Whether you’re transitioning to a vegan diet, trying to eat more plants, or simply out of eggs, this dish is sure to be a new favorite. Here’s how to make it in just 3 steps and 10 minutes.

1. In a bowl, crumble the tofu with a large fork or a potato masher.

Using a large fork to mash and crumble extra-firm tofu in a bowl.
Photo: Kirsten Nunez

2. Warm 2 tablespoons oil or vegan butter in a pan. Toss the crumbled tofu, nutritional yeast, and spices and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. The yellow color will become more intense as it cooks. Taste and add more spices, if necessary.

Crumbled tofu with spices added in a pan.
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3. Serve your vegan tofu scramble with roasted potatoes, sautéed veggies, and toast.

Completed vegan tofu scramble topped with fresh green onions and served with roasted potatoes and sautéed veggies on a white plate.
Photo: Kirsten Nunez

Recipe Tips, Variations, and Substitutions

  • Use extra-firm tofu. For best results, use extra-firm tofu. This variety will keep its shape as you cook.
  • Press the tofu well. Be sure to press the tofu to remove as much moisture as possible. Use a tofu press or wrap the block in a towel and place heavy plates on top.
  • Add a splash of milk. Some people like adding a plain, unsweetened plant milk to the tofu as it cooks to prevent it from drying out. It also creates a similar texture to scrambled eggs. If you decide to try this ingredient, use just 1 or 2 tablespoons.
  • Serve it in a breakfast bowl. For a complete meal, pair your vegan tofu scramble with quinoa, mushroom bacon, and potatoes in a breakfast bowl.

How Do You Store Leftover Vegan Tofu Scramble?

Store leftover tofu scramble in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Vegan tofu scramble with roasted potatoes on a white plate.
Photo: Kirsten Nunez

Serving Suggestions

Vegan tofu scramble in a gray bowl

Vegan Tofu Scramble

Ready in just 10 minutes, this vegan tofu scramble recipe is an easy and healthy plant-based breakfast. It’s high in protein and delicious with roasted potatoes, sautéed veggies, and a side of toast.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: tofu scramble, vegan tofu scramble
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Kirsten Nunez, MS

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl, crumble the tofu with a large fork or a potato masher.
  • Warm 2 tablespoons oil or vegan butter in a pan. Toss the crumbled tofu, nutritional yeast, and spices and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. The yellow color will become more intense as it cooks. Taste and add more spices, if necessary.
  • Serve your vegan tofu scramble with roasted potatoes, sautéed veggies, and toast.

Notes

  • For best results, use extra-firm tofu. This variety will keep its shape as you cook.
  • Be sure to press the tofu to remove as much moisture as possible. Use a tofu press or wrap the block in a towel and place heavy plates on top.
  • Some people like adding a plain, unsweetened plant milk to the tofu as it cooks to prevent it from drying out. It also creates a similar texture to scrambled eggs. If you decide to try this ingredient, use just 1 or 2 tablespoons.
  • For a complete meal, pair your vegan tofu scramble with quinoa, mushroom bacon, and potatoes in a breakfast bowl.
  • This recipe will serve 2 to 4 people, depending on the size of each serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg
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Kirsten Nunez

About the Author

Kirsten Nunez is a journalist who focuses on healthy food and cooking. Her vegan and plant-based recipes have appeared on VegNews, eHow, Shape, and more. When she’s not creating and photographing vegan recipes for Clean Green Simple, you can find her experimenting in the kitchen and sharing plant-based meals with friends and family. More articles by Kirsten.

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