The BEST Tofu Scramble! If you miss scrambled eggs, this one’s for you. Just 7 ingredients, 10 minutes and 1 pan required!
I don’t know about you, but I used to really enjoy scrambled eggs as a kid. At some point, maybe around 10 or 11 years old, I learned what an egg actually was, and was rather horrified. After that, my relationship with eggs was tainted and I rarely ate them. Eventually, I went vegan and never looked back!
However, I still remember the taste and enjoyment around eating scrambled eggs. So if you’ve been there too, or have recently gone vegan, I hope you enjoy this recipe! This tofu scramble really hits the spot for me, and I’m sure it will for you as well.
What kind of tofu is used for tofu scramble?
I prefer using firm tofu. Extra-firm is fine as well. There is no need to press your tofu for this recipe; the water will cook out in the first couple of minutes.
How do you make tofu scramble?
Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a pan and warm it over medium heat. To crumble the tofu, I place the tofu in the pan, then mash it with a potato masher. That’s my preferred method, but you could also simply crumble it into the pan with your hands, or mash it with a fork. Cook it, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes.
Next, add the nutritional yeast, salt, turmeric and garlic powder and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring.
Pour in the non-dairy milk and stir. Serve immediately!
What vegetables can I add and how should I do it?
I love to serve this basic tofu scramble with sliced avocado, hot sauce and toast. But you can also play around with it and add many different vegetables. Be creative!
Vegetables to add in the beginning: (saute for a few minutes before adding the tofu)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- a few cloves of garlic, minced
Vegetables to add at the end: (stir in after the milk is added, cook for a few minutes)
- fresh spinach or kale
- thinly sliced red peppers
- small chopped broccoli
- fresh diced or sliced tomatoes
This tofu scramble is super kid-friendly as well. My 3 kids all reject a tofu scramble with real onions and veggies added, but this simple one they absolutely adore. My 3 year old gobbles it up like there’s no tomorrow!
What other breakfast recipes go well with tofu scramble?
- Simple Vegan Pancakes
- The Best Vegan Waffles
- Cinnamon Sugar Vegan Donuts
- Vegan Biscuits and Gravy
- Starbucks Copycat Vegan Scones
How long does tofu scramble last in the fridge?
I would say it lasts about 3 days in the fridge. After that it gets a little funny. But honestly it doesn’t make a lot so I can’t imagine it will last that long!
Double the recipe for the whole family or to have breakfast for a couple of days.
The Best Tofu Scramble
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- (1) 16-ounce block firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk, unsweetened and unflavored
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Mash the block of tofu right in the pan, with a potato masher or a fork. You can also crumble it into the pan with your hands. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until the water from the tofu is mostly gone.
- Now add the nutritional yeast, salt, turmeric and garlic powder. Cook and stir constantly for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the non-dairy milk into the pan, and stir to mix. Serve immediately with sliced avocado, hot sauce, parsley, steamed kale, toast or any other breakfast item.
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Notes
- Tofu Scramble is also good with all sorts of vegetables mixed in. Vegetables to add before the tofu: 1/4 cup diced onion or a few cloves of minced garlic. Saute in the oil for 2-3 minutes before adding and mashing the tofu. Vegetables to add towards the end: fresh spinach, kale, thin sliced red peppers, small chopped broccoli or fresh sliced/diced tomatoes. Add these after you've added the milk to the tofu, and cook for just a few minutes.
- Omit oil if desired to make the tofu scramble oil free.
- You can use any kind of non-dairy milk you like, such as soy, almond, cashew, oat or coconut milk. Just make sure it is unsweetened and unflavored.
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Do you press your tofu first?
Hi Serena. There is no need to press your tofu for this recipe; the water will cook out in the first couple of minutes.
Omg!!! I’ve been making this scramble for years and it’s still my number one recipe!! I mix up the veggies often, surprisingly water chestnuts are SO good in this!! All my non-vegan friends love this 100% vegan dish!!
Hi Sara. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I’m so glad you are loving the tofu scramble! Isn’t it good with all the veggies! Wishing you lots of happy cooking!
This is absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I love all your recipes! Thank you for sharing them!
Hi Andi. You are welcome! I am so happy to know that you are loving my recipes! I appreciate you using them! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback and review!
Yes indeed the best scrambled eggs!! My kids loved it and they said it tasted like sausage. Last time I added vegan shredded cheddar cheese and it tasted even better!! Thank you Nora!!!
How wonderful! I’m so happy the kids loved the scramble! Thanks for sharing your feedback!
I admit (with my head hanging low) that I am not much of a tofu fan. I had childhood trauma from trying a slice of raw tofu from the home of a child I was babysitting. However, NORA ROCKS! This recipe was really great. I didn’t change a thing except I had extra firm tofu and it was just fine. Thanks!
Hi Meighan. Your story makes me smile! Thanks for the great feedback and review! I’m glad the tofu turned out great for you, and that you loved it!
Thank you for this! Super easy and quick. Used the scramble to make a vegan version of my favorite breakfast tacos. So excited I still get to have them after going vegan!
Hi Stephanie. I’m glad you are discovering delicious things to eat on your vegan journey! I’m so glad you loved the scramble! Happy cooking!
NORA COOKS …is my go to research finder because of the simplicity of her ingredients. This is another…yes I have many. This time I added black salt it gave more of a egg-taste i was looking for. I also notice you need to make sure all the tofu gets the ingredients otherwise you’ll be eating seasonaless tofu.
I love this recipe for its simplicity. I go back to it frequently because it doesn’t require ingredients I don’t have and it’s quick and tastes good. Thank you!
You are welcome. This is definitely a flexible recipe! Thanks for your great feedback! I’m glad you love the scramble!
I have only been vegan for about a week successfully, and I have to say this recipe came just in time ?
I’ve always been an egg gal so this was just what I needed
Had it on GF Vegan toast with avocado, crushed red pepper, red onion and tomato
Got my breakfast sandwich fix ??
That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m so happy you loved the scramble. Thank you for your terrific review!
This was so delicious and simple to make. Thank you for an excellent recipe!
You are welcome! I’m so glad you love the tofu scramble! Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Love this simple tofu scramble recipe! I can do so much with it!
So simple and delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
You are welcome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
One of my favorite recipes!! One (potentially difficult) question: I was just diagnosed as being allergic to yeast. Can you think of any alternatives to use instead of nutritional yeast? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I’ve never tried this recipe without nutritional yeast but you could try blending cashews or sunflower seeds into a fine powder and sprinkling it in or add 1 or 2 teaspoons of tamari while the scramble cooks. Both should replace some of the salty, nutty flavors you’d usually find from nutritional yeast. I hope this helps!
Nice and easy and delicious. Thanks!
So glad you loved it! Thank you for sharing your great feedback!
Yummy, perfect breakfast! I made it with kale and potatoes.
This is outstanding. I added spinach and vegan Cheddar shreds and ir eas over the top good.
I’m so glad you love the scramble! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback!
This is the very best scrambled tofu I’ve ever had. I’m so happy I came across this recipe. I don’t understand how I’ve made scrambled tofu for years and never figured it out….I guess it’s the simplicity and the addition of the plant milk? I don’t know but it works!!! Thank you!
You are welcome! I’m so glad you love the scramble recipe! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback!
Came out perfectly! I developed an egg intolerance as an adult and have been missing scrambled eggs so much – thanks Nora!
You are so welcome! I’m so glad you love the scramble! Thank you for sharing your great feedback!
The title says it, “The Best Tofu Scramble”, and it is simple too! Love this recipe ❤️
Thanks or your great feedback! I’m so glad you love the scramble!
This is one of the best tofu scramble recipes that I’ve ever made and it’s super simple! It goes perfectly with a vegan sweet potato hash! 10/10!
The sweet potato hash sounds amazing with the scramble! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback!
I made this for the first time this morning and it is, quite simply, perfect! Thank you so much Nora. This is by far the best tofu scramble I’ve tried and will become a regular part of my breakfast rotation.
Hi Matthew. I am thrilled you loved the scramble and it will become part of your meal rotation! Thank you for taking time to s hare your wonderful feedback! Wishing you happy cooking!
Delicious. I found another option for breakfast now that is low carb. Thank you
You are welcome! I hope you enjoy! Wishing you happy cooking!
My fiance and I love this recipe – we make it regularly to have breakfast burritos / tacos for dinner and it’s so good every time! So easy too – thank you! We almost always add some chopped kale
You are welcome! I’m so glad you are enjoying the scramble! Thank you for taking time to share your great feedback and review!
Just tried this recipe (and scrambled tofu for the first time) and it was delicious!!!!
Thank you for sharing!
You are welcome! Thank you for trying my recipe, and I’m so glad that you loved it! I appreciate you taking time to share your fantastic feedback!
Yummy! Do they last in the fridge?
Yes, for about 4 days I’d say.
So good!!
Thanks for your feedback!