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Vegan Sunrise Scramble

Brighten Your Morning with This Protein-Packed Vegan Scramble

2servings
20 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logPlan-friendly portions
Vegan Sunrise Scramble

About this recipe

Start your day with this vibrant and nutritious Vegan Sunrise Scramble. Combining the rich flavors of crumbled tofu with colorful vegetables, spices, and a touch of nutritional yeast, this dish offers a satisfying and energizing breakfast option. Prepare this delightful scramble in just 20 minutes for a meal that is both easy to make and delicious to eat.

Ingredients

  • 1 block firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Drain and crumble the tofu into a bowl using a fork.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Add red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add crumbled tofu into the skillet and stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Mix in turmeric, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

  7. 7

    Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring until tofu is warm and lightly browned.

  8. 8

    Remove from heat and stir in nutritional yeast and parsley. Serve hot.

Chef's tip

For variations, add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to enhance the nutritional value and flavor profile.

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