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    Vegetable Masala Tofu Scramble

    Published: Jun 18, 2020 · Modified: Jul 5, 2022 by Shweta with Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    This Indian take on your basic tofu scramble! Packed with vegetables and spices for the perfect breakfast or brunch item! Vegan.
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    Adding some yummy Indian spices to tofu scramble and packing it with nutrients makes it a delicious Vegetable Masala Tofu Scramble! I started eating tofu scramble after I moved to Houston when we went to brunch places. I loved the idea of having an egg-free option for breakfast or brunch when we went out to eat. I didn't see any of that growing up in West Texas. It also became a good weekend breakfast for me at home.

    Rajan loves eggs and he enjoys making a dish called “Egg Bhurji” which is basically an Indian twist to scrambled eggs. Obviously, I wanted to create an egg free/vegan version of this! So here I am sharing with you this delicious Vegetable Masala Tofu Scramble!

    To make the Vegetable Masala Tofu Scramble:

    • Press the tofu to drain the excess water. You can use a tofu press for this or you can wrap it in paper towels or a cheese cloth and place a heavy item on top to train all the water. I have done this without draining the water and it still turns out great but I think the flavors soak in a lot better if you press the excess water out. Crumble it all up after you’ve pressed it and set it aside.
    • Heat some oil and add the chopped veggies. I used zucchini, spinach, bell peppers, onions, scallions, and tomatoes. This is my favorite vegetable chopper ever to get perfectly diced veggies. If you're looking to roughly chop any vegetables, I love to use this Breville one.
    • Add the flavors! Garlic, ginger, pav bhaji masala (you can also use garam masala here), turmeric, cumin, and red chili powder (optional if you want it to be spicy!).
    • Mix in the crumbled tofu.
    • Drizzle with some lime and cilantro and enjoy all the flavors alone or with some toast 🙂
    Masala Tofu scramble ingredients

    Why I love this Masala Tofu Scramble:

    • Quick and easy.
    • Vegan.
    • Packed with vegetables which means so many nutrients.
    • Spiced up with Indian flavors.

    There's so many different ways to make tofu scramble but this is a fun way to add some different flavors. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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    masala tofu scramble in a bowl

    Here are some other brunch ideas you may like:

    • 3-Ingredient Chia Seed Berry Jam
    • Homemade Coconut Almond Granola
    • Blueberry Chia Pudding
    • Vegetable Samosa Puffs

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    Vegetable Masala Tofu Scramble

    This Indian take on your basic tofu scramble! Packed with vegetables and spices for the perfect breakfast or brunch item! Vegan.
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Shweta

    Ingredients

    • 1 block extra firm tofu
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 1 inch ginger, minced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ cup scallions, chopped
    • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
    • 1 small zucchini, diced
    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
    • 1 cup packed spinach, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 tablespoon pav bhaji masala or garam masala
    • 2 teaspoons black salt (also known as sanchal or kala namak)
    • ½ teaspoon red chili powder; optional
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ juice of lime
    • cilantro to garnish

    Instructions

    • Press the tofu by patting it dry and wrapping it with an absorbent towel. Place under something heavy such as a heavy cutting board or a cast-iron skillet for about 10-15 minutes.
    • Heat the oil in a skillet on medium heat.
    • Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start turning translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    • Add the scallions, bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and spinach and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetable start to soften. Add the turmeric, cumin, pav bhaji masala (or garam masala), black salt, and salt.
    • Crumble the tofu and add into the vegetable mixture. Combine well and let it cook for about 5 minutes so the flavors soak into the tofu.
    • Add the lime juice and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy warm with some toast, a tortilla, or eat it alone!

    Notes

    • Garam masala tasted great with this tofu scramble as well. I have also used a chana masala and it worked wonderfully!
    • If you don't have black salt, just include a little more of the regular salt and adjust to your taste preference. 

    Nutrition Info

    Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1537mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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