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    Home > Recipes > Breakfast

    Tofu Scramble

    Published: Jul 10, 2022 · Modified: Oct 7, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 272 Comments

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    Tofu scramble, a vegan alternative to scrambled eggs. It's so easy to make, high in protein, and ready in 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients!

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    Eggs might be one of the hardest foods to give up when you go vegan, but this tofu scramble is a real game changer! It tastes a lot like real eggs and also its wonderful texture will fool even the toughest of the non-vegans. Besides, it is cholesterol-free, low in fat, and loaded with plant-based protein.

    I conveniently made this tofu scramble recipe with tofu, turmeric powder, salt, and ground black pepper. You can customize it with any ingredient you have on hand. It is ready in just 15 minutes!

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    1. Ingredient notes
    2. Dietary variations
    3. Pro tips
    4. How to make tofu scramble
    5. How to store
    6. Can tofu scramble be reheated?
    7. Serving suggestions
    8. Looking for more vegan breakfast recipes?
    9. Did you make this tofu scramble recipe?
    10. Tofu Scramble
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    Ingredient notes

    • Firm tofu: firm or extra firm tofu work best for this recipe, but soft or silken tofu will also work.
    • Turmeric powder: this ingredient is optional. If you’re not a turmeric lover or you’re not used to its flavor, add only â…› teaspoon of turmeric powder, then try the scramble, and add more of it if needed.

    Dietary variations

    • Make it oil-free: use a non-stick skillet or add a little bit of vegetable stock or water instead of oil.

    Pro tips

    • Feel free to use any type of salt to make your tofu scrambled eggs, although I prefer to use Kala Namak salt (also known as Himalayan black salt) because it gives it a fantastic eggy taste.
    • Add your favorite spices, veggies, or ingredients.
    • Feel free to combine all the spices into a small bowl before incorporating them into the skillet if it is more comfortable for you.
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    How to make tofu scramble

    • Chop the tofu and use a fork to crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
    • Heat some oil in a pan or a large skillet and add the tofu and all the remaining ingredients. Stir and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
    • Serve your tofu scramble immediately.

    How to store

    • Fridge: store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
    • Freezer: prepare the tofu and cut it into bite-sized pieces, freeze it and thaw right before making your scramble. To do this you’ll have to keep the tofu in a sealed container or in a freezer bag. It will last for up to 5 months in the freezer. On the other hand, you can also freeze your tofu scrambled eggs after cooking. If you do, the tofu will get a chewier texture, although the eggy flavor won’t change.
    • Reheat: ​​it can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through. Add a little oil, water, or vegetable stock if needed.

    Can tofu scramble be reheated?

    Yes, it can! Feel free to reheat it in a pan or in the microwave over medium heat and be careful not to overcook it. If you reheat it on the stovetop, you could incorporate some oil, water, or vegetable stock.

    Serving suggestions

    Serve your scrambled tofu plain or over toasts with some chopped parsley on top. Feel free to customize it with spices like onion powder or garlic powder and eat it with fresh fruit, vegan bacon, or vegan sausage as part of a vegan brunch.

    You can also serve it with vegan pancakes, vegan crepes, vegan banana bread, and coffee or juice.

    Another option would be to sautée some onion, spinach, tomato, and mushrooms (or your favorite vegetables, for that matter) over medium heat on a skillet and mix them with your tofu scramble. Feel free to add some hot sauce for a spicy touch.

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    Looking for more vegan breakfast recipes?

    • Avocado Toast
    • Breakfast Potatoes
    • Tempeh Bacon
    • Hash Browns
    • Gluten-Free Bread

    Did you make this tofu scramble recipe?

    Please leave a comment and rate it below. We’d love to hear from you!

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    Tofu Scramble

    Tofu scramble, a vegan alternative to scrambled eggs. It's so easy to make, high in protein, and ready in 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients!
    4.84 from 98 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    • 8 ounces firm tofu
    • ¼ teaspoon salt, see notes
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, see notes
    • â…› teaspoon ground black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Chop the tofu and use a fork to crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
    • Add some oil to a frying pan and when it’s hot, add the tofu and all the remaining ingredients (salt, turmeric powder, and ground black pepper). Stir until well combined and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
    • Serve your tofu scramble immediately (I served my tofu scramble over some toasted bread and topped it with fresh parsley) with fresh fruit, vegan bacon, or vegan sausage as part of a vegan brunch. You can also serve it with vegan pancakes, vegan crepes, vegan banana bread, and coffee or juice.
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also prepare the tofu before cooking and freeze it for up to 5 months. On the other hand, you can also freeze your tofu scrambled eggs after cooking. If you do, the tofu will get a chewier texture, although the eggy flavor won’t change. It can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through. Add a little oil, water, or vegetable stock if needed.

    Notes

    • Feel free to use any type of salt to make your tofu scrambled eggs, although I prefer to use Kala Namak salt (also known as Himalayan black salt) because it gives it an eggy taste.
    • If you’re not a turmeric lover or you’re not used to its flavor, add only â…› teaspoon of turmeric powder, then try the tofu scramble and add more of it if needed.
    • Add your favorite spices, veggies, or ingredients.
    • Feel free to combine all the spices into a small bowl before incorporating them into the skillet if it is more comfortable for you.
    • To make this recipe, I'd use firm or extra-firm tofu instead of silken tofu.
    • If you’re oil-free, just make this tofu scramble recipe with some water or vegetable stock instead.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.1g | Protein: 9.3g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 248mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 0.7g

    Update Notes: This post was originally published in April of 2018, but was republished with new photos, step-by-step instructions, and tips in July of 2021.

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    Comments

    1. Donna says

      October 04, 2021 at 4:04 am

      5 stars
      It is really good - like scrambled eggs. Thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        October 04, 2021 at 10:09 am

        Hi Donna! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sydney K Moss says

      August 09, 2021 at 3:32 am

      Is there any way to substitute soft tofu or is firm the only way to get a good texture?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        August 09, 2021 at 11:26 am

        Hi! I prefer to use firm tofu for the tofu scramble 🙂

        Reply
    3. Clive says

      August 06, 2021 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Iosune

      Just made this, unbelievable. I've been vegan a long time and maybe my memory's playing tricks, but this is exactly like the 'real' thing, only better! Regular breakfast from now on, muchas gracias.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        August 09, 2021 at 11:06 am

        Hi Clive! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    4. Erika Verheul says

      July 24, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      I'm actually shocked at how closely this recipe resembles and tastes like scrambled eggs... especially with only 3 ingredients (I did not use pepper). Came out good and was very quick to make. I used extra firm tofu and the texture was just right.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        July 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm

        Hi! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂 Thanks for your kind comment!

        Reply
    5. Aaron says

      June 06, 2021 at 4:33 am

      4 stars
      The recipe wanted vegetables, so I added a carrot, a stalk of celery, and half of an orange bell pepper. I would have included a green onion, but I didn’t have any at home.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        June 09, 2021 at 10:08 am

        Sounds so good Aaron 🙂

        Reply
    6. linda says

      March 22, 2021 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      I'm not a vegan and this is my first tofu scramble and I thought it was delicious! My only changes I made were that I used 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. I used regular table salt because I did't have the one you suggested. I also added fresh garlic. It's a great alternative to eggs.Thanks for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        March 26, 2021 at 8:36 am

        Hi Linda! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
    7. Natalie says

      March 13, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      4 stars
      Very tasty. First I’m time I have tried this. Served with beans, mushrooms and hash browns was a great sub for a full English.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        March 15, 2021 at 9:07 am

        Thanks Natalie! Sounds so good 🙂

        Reply
    8. Doreen says

      February 27, 2021 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Just as tasty as real egg version... lovely 😋

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        March 02, 2021 at 10:06 am

        That's it! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    9. Cat says

      February 16, 2021 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      I used a bit of onion and paprika, absolutely delicious, great recipe thanks

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        February 18, 2021 at 7:16 am

        Hi! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    10. Edie Gardner says

      February 14, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was really delicious and super easy!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        February 15, 2021 at 7:40 am

        Hi! You're completely right 🙂 Love this recipe!

        Reply
    11. michael says

      February 14, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      I usually sauté some onion and red pepper - sweet or spicy - then top with chopped scallions.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        February 15, 2021 at 7:40 am

        Love that combination 🙂

        Reply
    12. Shirley says

      February 04, 2021 at 4:06 pm

      4 stars
      Just needed to add more vegetables!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        February 05, 2021 at 9:09 am

        Feel free to add your favorite veggies 🙂

        Reply
    13. Laura says

      January 14, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      Do you think Nutritional yeast would be a good addition?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        January 16, 2021 at 8:11 pm

        Hi! I'm sure yes 🙂

        Reply
    14. Davina Tester says

      January 10, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome alternative to using eggs. Black salt really gives it the egg taste.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        January 15, 2021 at 11:26 am

        Hi Davida! You're right 🙂

        Reply
    15. Mandie says

      December 28, 2020 at 7:08 pm

      Hi, do I skip pressing the water out of the tofu for this recipe? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        December 29, 2020 at 3:28 pm

        Hi Mandie! It's not necessary 🙂

        Reply
    16. Mollie Gonzales says

      December 20, 2020 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      I appreciate the visual aid with the photos and labeling each step! I mean tofu is easy, but other recipes you get lost on what it’s supposed to look like etc. so thank you for being insightful!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        December 24, 2020 at 10:34 am

        Thanks for your comment Mollie 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
    17. Bryan says

      December 14, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't expect this to be as good as it was. I don't think I've ever tried any vegan food that serves as such a perfect substitute to the original dish. Next time I'll try adding some vegan cream, as I usually had my scrambled eggs with cream cheese mixed in. Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        December 17, 2020 at 2:26 pm

        Wow! Thanks for your comment 🙂 I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    18. Marsha says

      December 14, 2020 at 3:51 am

      I have resisted tofu for many years, the experience was unpalatable to say the least - but now eat a lot of eggs(probably too many for healths sake)
      Tried this this morning and YUMMMM so close to the real thing - absolutely will be the breakfast to go to in future.. little garlic pwd, turmeric and herb mix exactly as with eggs...
      Thank you so much for sharing, explaining in detail.

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        December 14, 2020 at 11:26 am

        Thanks for your kind comment 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
    19. fred says

      December 04, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      5 stars
      It is so good! Easy, simple to make. I put it in a bowl and added Hatch Green Chile salsa, pinto beans and brown rice. Delicioso!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        December 10, 2020 at 11:54 am

        Sounds amazing! Have a nice day 🙂

        Reply
    20. Ginny says

      November 28, 2020 at 11:46 pm

      this is really yummy!!! even my non-vegan brother liked it!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        November 30, 2020 at 8:20 am

        I'm so glad you and your brother liked it 🙂 Have a nice day Ginny!

        Reply
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