But Scrambled Tofu?
Why, that’s a whole different story!
I like to run in the mornings, so the last thing I want to do upon my return is to slave away in the kitchen in front of a hot stove. Instead, I’ve gotten in the habit of cooking my breakfast the night before. That way, when I get back from running, I can sit down to a restaurant-quality breakfast, with minimal preparation required.
Since variety is the spice of life (as the saying goes), I like to change up my breakfasts. Lately, one of my favorites (that I’ll eat maybe 3-4 times per week) has been Tofu Scramble. It’s so versatile; just by varying the veggies or the seasonings, you can have a completely different dish every time!
Above, I transfer the cooked scramble to a container and put it in the fridge. When I’m ready to eat the next morning, all I have to do is put the scramble on a plate and heat it in the microwave.
Katie’s Mad Scramble
(Serves 1)
- 1/3 block Mori-Nu firm silken tofu (I use silken because the texture more closely mimics that of scrambled eggs)
- 2/3 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Two or more veggies (my favorites include bell peppers, beech mushrooms, baby bella mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini… ok, maybe I just like all veggies)
Put the tofu in a pan and chop it up (not too finely, though). Sprinkle the garlic and other seasonings on top of the tofu. Turn the stove on to medium heat and sauté the tofu in whatever liquid you use to sauté (oil, water, veg broth, etc.). After only about 10 seconds, add the veggies. Stir constantly, and add water as needed to prevent sticking. It’s done when the veggies are no longer crisp (with my stove, that’s about 3-5 minutes).
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Above, with two slices of delicious whole-wheat toast, spread with Smart Balance Light. (I used to buy Earth Balance. But one day, I discovered that the Smart Balance Light my mom had been buying for herself was actually vegan! You should have seen the look on her face when I told her! So my mom and I conspired together to get my dad to give up his regular, artery-clogging butter… and now the whole family uses the same VEGAN butter spread 
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Green eggs and ham? Nope, it’s green veggies and tofu!
Variations:
Above: Italian-Style (Use zucchini and tomatoes or bell peppers as the veggies, and add ½ tsp each oregano and basil.)
Above, my favorite, Indian-Style ( Add ½ tsp curry powder, ½ tsp Garam Masala, ¼ tsp Coriander, ½ tsp cumin.)
Not pictured– Mexican-Style (Add salsa and a pinch of chili powder. You can even roll it up in a tortilla for a burrito breakfast.)
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I just discovered scrambled tofu – so good. I like pretty much all veggies in it too
My omni boyfriend loved it as well!
I can’t wait to try scrambled tofu… i love scrambled eggs so this has gotta be better!
I’ve always wanted to try a tofu scramble but I didn’t know where to start! Thanks for the recipe!
gosh,
) have a great day!
you crazy creative vegan! i want to steal your amazing mind. oh…..wait…….nevermind. i was about to say i just stole your amazingly creative mind, but stealing is mean and bad! lol! WOW thats ALOT of languages! i think my head started hurting just looking at that long list!
I’ve been really really wanting to try tofu scramble. So I am super glad you made this post! I love all the variations you have on it as well. And the fact that you make it the night before. This will be the perfect pre work breakfast for those bright and early mornings now!
Wow, your version of tofu scramble is much simpler than the VWAV version I usually make. I love your variations.
Such creative ideas! Do you eat your food with chopsticks?!
Yum yum YUM!! All of those variations look great!!
Sad to say, though, I’ve never had scrambled tofu. Now I guess I’ll *have* to try your recipe!
PS-LOOOVE Smart Balance Light!
Have a fab day!
~Erin
FABULOUS! My mom loves tofu scamble, can’t wait to make this for her! She used to make it wayyy before I became a vegetarian and *I* thought she was the crazy one then haha.
Tofu scrambles are theeee best dish ever!
I love the title of your post! So creative ;o)
I really need to try scrambled tofu. I love all the different varieties you have here!
We need to combine our tennis/golf talents so that we’re unstoppable!
I still can’t believe I haven’t tried a tofu scramble! I’m SO happy you posted these amazing- and gorgeous!- recipes…I know what I’m having for breakfast this weekend!
PS…I love Smart Balance Light!!
Great idea to make them the night before. I always end up with bowls of cereal, granola, blueberries, and raisins (a little of each all mixed together… different kinds of granola and cereal and fruits as well, I think cereal is to boring on its own) I like to run in the morning to, but sometimes I get hungry and lazy and eat breakfast first and then go run. But then I get stomach aches and its hot out and I have to go to the bathroom and I am thirsty. This should give me some motivation to get out there and RUN!
I am totally make the mayo cake – looks like the only thing that needs veganizing is the mayo!
Oh my gosh — what this post is making me crave most is a slice of whole wheat toast! I’ll have to try Smart Balance Light once my Earth Balance runs out.
Scrambled tofu is so heavenly. I love that you cook your breakfasts the night before! I never eat tofu as leftovers, so I didn’t realize you could keep scrambled tofu overnight and have it be yummy the next morning. I’ve had to stop being elaborate with breakfasts the last two weeks also, because of my school schedule, but I’ve made a few batches of muffins at nighttime, freeze them, and then reheat them for breakfast throughout the week. So yummy with a soymilk smoothie!
I just caught up on reading all your posts I missed too — oh, how I love your blog so much! Forgive me for being absent…
What a great idea! I need to do that too. I keep telling myself that I’ll make a Tofu Scramble for breakfast but I just don’t want to slave over a hot stove in the morning.
you should try using firm tofu instead of silken. first of all, it is more calorie-dense and will keep you fuller longer. also it won’t crumble as much and actually have some texture. silken is best used for puddings, dips, smoothies, etc.
secondly, you dont need to be using light ”butter” regular earth balence is delicious and it contians good oils which your body needs to survive. especially being vegan it is important because being vegan is a very low fat lifestyle.
I love me a good tofu scramble–have never had it with silken tofu, though (only extra-firm).
How cool about those languages! I’ve always wanted to learn Chinese, as I teach a lot of Chinese students. And that mayo cake? Well of course now I’m just going to have to try out a vegan version. . . .:)
Anonymous—
I explained my reasoning for using Smart Balance Light. By myself, I don’t use much butter, so when I want some, I just mooch off the one my parents buy ;o). They buy Smart Balance Light because they are watching their weights.
Hey!! This is my first time visiting your blog…it’s great! I have made tofu scramble on many occasions but I love your ideas for the “ethnic” variations and will definitely be giving them a try…especially the Indian one (mmmmmm!).
Thanks!
I at least have to have a banana, or toast, or clif kids fruit braids. I feel so tired and icky if I don’t eat anything!
katie,
) keep up your AMAZING job, and i will keep visiting my FAVORITE chocolate covered vegan! lol 
)
i have some sad, sad news….:o( i, DELETED MY BLOG! ill probably get another one in the future but its just so hard to manage 3 TIMES A DAY! but the good news is i WILL keep visiting your (and others) blogs everyday and continue to leave comments!
Yay for tofu scrambles! I am just now starting to venture away from my beloved Chicago Diner recipe…you have made me realize that the variations are endless! I can’t wait to make another scramble:)
i want scrambled tofu right now!!!!
i use to loathe scrambled chicken eggs prevegan days.
Hahaha, yeah…maybe you like all veggies…
Nice scrambles! Sadly (well, not really…), I like my breakfast sweet!
You’re such a good girl- when I come home from my runs I usually eat a banana or a smoothie…you have a proper breakfast. I will follow your lead today! And I love Dr. S!
Never occurred to me to pre-make an exciting breakfast – I’m pretty lazy in the mornings, so its always bowl-o-cereal for me. I’d probably miss the sugar rush in a savoury breakfast though, I might not make the 1/2 hour hike to work without!!
Wow SO MANY variations to one dish!! You inspire me to make scrambled tofu now … yum yum yum! ;0) Just a question, how many languages are you fluent at speaking? I get really jealous at anyone who knows how to speak a foreign language (esp French) …. I really want to learn a new language now!! ;0)
Have a great day nonetheless!!
I desperately wish I could eat scrambled tofu! And you have so many delicious looking variations of it. I guess I’ll have to be content just to drool.
<3 tofu scramble!
Scrambled tofu IS amazing! And yours look exactly like eggs–so awesome! Love all the variations you’ve got there! Perhaps you should start a tofu experiment blog XD
Why the silken tofu? Firm tofu usually crumbles better and tastes much heartier. And it’s also cheaper in my part of the country.
I love tofu scramble! It never really gets old! Yum!!!!! I love that your dad speaks 5 languages, that is my dream. If I never had to work, I would learn and study languages for the rest of my life.
Amanda— Yup, I eat with chopsticks
). I grew up in Japan, so I learned to use chopsticks before I learned to use a fork!
Allison— Did you get my last email (from a few days, or maybe a week, ago)? I’m just checking because of our history of email-problems!
Jvegegirl— Of course you can use non-silken tofu instead of the silken. I use the silken because I think the texture more closely mimics that of scrambled eggs.
healthyEatingBlog-
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Aww, I’m so sorry to hear that you deleted your blog. But I definitely hope to stay blogging friends
Yum! Way to put some new twists on the ol’ scrambled tofu.
I too love tofu scrambles for breakfast. They are quick and easy and allow for an endless number of variations.
I know what you’re saying about a dad that sets high standards. My dad effortlessly speaks English, Arabic, Spanish, and Czech whereas I barely get by in English!
Mm, all your versions of tofu scramble are making my stomach grumble!
Your tofu scrambles look delicious! If you have some pesto hanging around it also makes super delicious green tofu scramble.
Thanks for sharing all your great variations
Wow!! You have really shown the diversity of the tofu scramble!! The Indian inspired one looks like my fave…
YUM, I love tofu scramble!! I actually kinda like it better than omelettes, because I add a little bit of soy sauce too, and it adds a little extra something
Yum! Sounds delicious. My mom makes a good tofu scramble with tofu, sesame seeds, turmeric, and sprouts! I am going to have to try some of your tofu scrambles, too.
Is there okra in the Indian-style scramble? I love okra!
WOW now you’ve come up with A LOT of variations!!! I’ll have to buy tofu and give them a try. I only had tofu scramble once.
And boo Germany for not having firm-silken tofu. There’s either silken tofu or firm tofu available here and the firm one reminded me a little too much of chicken the last time.
Caitlin–
). I used to hate the slimy little veggie, but grew to love it!
Yup! It’s okra
Omg! Smart Balance Light is vegan?!!!! You have just MADE my day
When I read that, I started laughing out loud out of happiness! No more buying Earth Balance from the organic marketplace for $6!!!
I now love everything in the world. Going to go hug my dog now
LOL yes! It’s so much cheaper. I usually wait til there’s a Kroger coupon for $1 off. Then it’s only like a dollar! *happy dance*
Katie! I LOVE your blog!! So many great recipes and ideas. Quick question about the smart balance…I see that it contains whey which comes from milk…so is it still considered vegan? It would be great if it was because sometimes I have a hard time finding Earth Balance at normal grocery stores. Smart Balance is definitely easier to find and cheaper! I just wanted to make sure it was definitely vegan though. Thanks!!
OK so upon further investigation I found that Smart Balance Light doesn’t contain whey, but the original spread does…which is weird!
I about went crazy looking for a vegan butter replacement at my supermarket once–I thought all margarines would be and was surprised they all have milk products in them. (There was no Earth Balance at this particular store.) I finally discovered that Best Life Buttery Spread is vegan, though it is not promoted as such, and it also has no hydrogenated oils/trans fats. I’m glad to now know that Smart Balance light is vegan too–that might have less calories. This one is 60/tablespoon. I’m also a fan of a good tofu scramble, but admittedly…I’ve only tried one! This one rocks my sox off: http://reciperhapsody.wordpress.com/2010/08/23/garam-masala-tofu-scramble/
Do you always eat with chopsticks? It seems as though every gourmet picture has chopsticks in it
Actually, I heard eating with chopsticks helps digestion because you tend to eat slower with them….
Haha they say it slows you down because people aren’t as used to eating with chopsticks and so it is harder for them and therefore makes them concentrate on their food and takes more effort… but for me, I’m pretty fast with them! I grew up in Japan, so I learned to eat with chopsticks before a fork!
Wow, that must have been cool
Good thing you don’t live there now, though, with all their earthquakes and such. :/
So i was browsing the internet for a recipe for kale chips and i happened to stumble upon your blog. i’ve been looking at your recipes for almost 2 hours now, and im seriously hooked! i plan on having one of your delicious oatmeal recipes for breakfast
Awww I am so glad you found me, Grace!
Chocolate hugs!
Earth Balance is not vegan?
Earth Balance IS vegan. Regular Smart Balance is not.
Oh yum, having this for breakfast tomorrow along with your blueberry pie pancakes and these baked banana: http://superfoodbabe.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/peanut-butter/
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