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Creamy tofu scramble

Tofu scramble with turmeric, nutritional yeast and a creamy finish, served with wholemeal toast.

Approximate total time: 15 min2 servingsInternationalMeal base: Tofu
Creamy tofu scramble
Illustrative photograph: Vegan tofu scramble.Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rusvaplauke/ · CC BY 2.0 · Image source. Resized and converted to WebP.
100% plant-based

Choose vegan versions of the stock, pasta, sauces and other packaged products listed in the recipe.

Ingredients

For 2 servings.

1 cup = 240 ml; 1 tablespoon = 15 ml; 1 teaspoon = 5 ml.

  • 400 g firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp kala namak, or salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 4 slices vegan wholemeal bread
  • 1 small avocado and parsley to serve

Step-by-step method

  1. Drain tofu and crumble with a fork or your hands, retaining small pieces of different sizes.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add tofu. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring, to evaporate excess water.
  3. Mix in nutritional yeast, kala namak, turmeric and garlic powder. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring to distribute the seasoning.
  4. Stir in plant-based milk just until warm and creamy. Taste and adjust salt.
  5. While the tofu cooks, toast the bread and slice the avocado.
  6. Serve immediately on or alongside the toast, with avocado and parsley.
✦ Kitchen tip

Kala namak is a salt with a distinctive aroma; use regular salt if unavailable. Bread and avocado are included in this adaptation for two meals.

A home-cooking adaptation. Timings are approximate and depend on ingredients and equipment. The photo may show different garnishes or presentation.

Recipe references

Ingredients and techniques referenced from the sources below; wording and structure adapted for Becas à Mesa.