This silken tofu scramble is a power-packed and protein breakfast scramble. The silky soft, eggy, vegan scramble that is easy to make, quick, flavorful, needs few ingredients (5 to be precise) and gets ready in under 15 minutes.
Vegan scrambled eggs are a perfect substitute for traditional egg scramble. Extra-firm silken tofu provides the best fluffy egg texture that resembles a real egg scramble. Check this curry tofu scramble made with firm tofu for another variation to enjoy.
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Why you will love this
- Easy to make in 15 minutes this vegan scramble is delicious, with all eggy flavors coming from black salt.You do not need nutritional yeast to make this scramble and silken tofu provides the perfect consistency as real eggs and super moist.
- Perfect for meal planning, you can easily make it a large batch and divide the portions for a week. It is a great quick breakfast recipe to make ahead and do meal planning for the week.
- Protein packed, tofu is healthy and a protein source for vegetarian and vegans. This tofu scramble made with silken tofu is vegan, gluten-free, macro-friendly, and a healthy protein breakfast recipe.
Ingredients & Note
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- Tofu- Extra-firm Silken tofu is used to prepare the scramble. It is silky and soft in texture. It provides the real egg like texture. There is no need to drain the water, just gently pat with the kitchen towel before adding it to the seasoning.
- Black salt- It is the secret ingredient for this recipe. If you want to have eggy vegan scramble then use black salt, it provides a egg like flavor profile and there is no need to add nutritional yeast. Do not forget to use black salt in place of normal salt.
- Turmeric gives a nice yellow color to this vegan egg scamble that resembles to actual egg scramble. Do not overdo it else it may spoil the overall flavor profile.
- Cilantro is a fresh herb that just enhance the overall flavors with tofu. However if you do not like it either completely eliminate it or just use parsley. You can check more cilantro substitutes here.
- Onion powder- It is used for enhancing the flavors. You can use chopped onion as well.
Variations & Substitutions
- Add vegetables- You can add a variety of seasonal veggies to add more texture. Fresh or frozen both type of vegetables works for the recipe.
- Different tofu- You can try the firm and extra firm tofu to make this easy vegan scramble. I have used firm tofu to make curry tofu scramble. Other firm or extra firm tofus gives a bit dry scramble but still taste great.
- Beans- Beans or chickpeas are other addition to add in the scramble while cooking. It will simply increase the nutritions.
- Oil-free- To make it oil-free use a well seasoned cast iron skillet or a non stick cookware. OR simply skip the oil and use water for the same amount of oil.
- Nutritional yeast- Add 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast to the final recipe if required. It gives nutty, savory, cheese like flavors.
- Cheese- Add vegan cheese shreds to make the cheesy vegan scramble.
How To Make Silken Tofu Scramble
Let see how to make a vegan egg scramble with silken tofu in under 15 minutes.
First of all, heat oil in a nonstick pan on medium heat. To this add silken tofu and break it into small pieces with the help of a spatula. Cook it with oil for 3-4 minutes.
After 4 minutes add onion powder, black salt, and turmeric. Combine everything nicely and keep breaking the big pieces into smaller pieces. The silken tofu should be combined with seasoning uniformly and the overall mixture should look like egg scamble.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with crusty bread and roasted vegetables.
Tips & FAQ's
- If you prefer not to use cilantro just replace with your favourite herb and just omit it.
- If no black salt then feel free to use normal salt.
- You can also add little garlic powder for more flavors.
Which tofu to use for scramble depends on the availability or personal choice. Silken tofu yields a silky soft and egg scramble-like texture. Also, you do not need to wait for draining water. Use firm or extra firm tofu for a firmer texture.
Silken tofu is very soft in texture and does not require to drain water. While making scramble it gets mushy with a gentle press of spatula and looks like an egg. So yes silken tofu gets scrambled just like eggs easily.
How To Serve
How to eat silken tofu scramble depends on the time you are planning to eat.
- Serve with avocado and bread toast in breakfast.
- Make a filling in breakfast burrito along with beans and lettuce.
- Prepare a buddha bowl with roasted veggies and rice.
- Make tacos with salsa and avocado.
How To Store
Any leftover scramble is good to store in the fridge for 3-5 days easily. Just transfer the leftovers to a container and refrigerate them. When required you can microwave it for 1 minute or heat it on the stovetop.
Can I freeze silken tofu scramble? Yes, you can freeze. Portion it in freezer-friendly bags and store in the freezer for 2-3 months. Once required just transfer the bag to the fridge overnight and reheat as mentioned.
More Vegan Breakfast Recipes
You can check more breakfast recipes from the blog.
Check some more Tofu Recipes from the blog.
Check this delicious tofu Panzanella salad as well for a quick snack or as a side dish.
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Recipe
Silken Tofu Scramble (5 Ingredient + 10 Min)
Ingredients
- 12 oz Silken Tofu 1 pack
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon Black salt kala namak
- ¼ teaspoon Onion powder optional
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Cilantro chopped cilantro for garnishing, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan on medium heat. Cook silken tofu with oil for 3-4 minutes and keep breaking it into smaller pieces.12 oz Silken Tofu, 2 teaspoon olive oil
- Add onion powder, black salt, and turmeric. Combine everything nicely and keep breaking the big pieces into smaller pieces untill the overall mixture look like egg scamble.½ teaspoon Black salt, ¼ teaspoon Onion powder, ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with crusty bread and roasted vegetables.2 tablespoon Cilantro
Notes
- Add vegetables- You can add a variety of seasonal veggies to add more texture. Fresh or frozen type of vegetables works for the recipe.
- Different tofu- You can try the firm and extra-firm tofu to make this easy vegan scramble. I have used firm tofu to make curry tofu scramble.
- Beans- Beans or chickpeas are other addition to add in the scramble while cooking. It will simply increase the nutritions.
- Oil-free- To make it oil-free use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or nonstick cookware. OR simply skip the oil and use water for the same amount of oil.
- Nutritional yeast- Add 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast to the final recipe if required.
- If you prefer not to use cilantro just replace it with your favorite herb and just omit it.
- If no black salt then feels free to use normal salt.
- You can also add a little garlic powder for more flavors.
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