Tasty and nutritious on its own with thick slices of good whole wheat bread, this dish is even better accompanied by luscious fried tomatoes, hash browns, and maybe even some vegan sausages.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (14-oz.) package firm tofu
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. powdered turmeric
- 1–2 tbsp. soy sauce
- black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Drain the tofu and crumble it with your hands into a bowl.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and gently fry the onion and garlic until softened, 4-5 minutes.
- Add the turmeric, then stir in the tofu.
- Reduce the heat slightly and season with soy sauce and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, accompanied by fried tomatoes, hash browns, and vegan sausages if desired. It also goes well with thick slices of good whole wheat bread.
VARIATIONS:
MEDITERRANEAN SCRAMBLED TOFU
- Prepare the basic recipe
- Add 1/2 zucchini, 1/2 red bell pepper, and 1/2 green bell pepper with the onion
- Add 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs in place of the turmeric
MEXICAN SCRAMBLED TOFU WITH FRIJOLES
- Prepare the basic recipe
- Add 1 chopped green chile with the onion
- Add 1 peeled and chopped tomato with the turmeric
- Serve with refried beans
SCRAMBLED TOFU FORESTIÈRE
- Prepare the basic recipe
- Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon thyme to the softened onion
- Fry until mushrooms have cooked
SUNSHINE BREAKFAST POCKET
- Prepare the basic recipe
- Divide it between 4 split pita bread pockets along with sliced tomato and alfalfa sprouts
