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Turmeric Tofu Scramble with Spinach
A golden, fluffy tofu scramble spiked with turmeric and black salt for that eggy flavour, folded through with wilted baby spinach. High-protein, dairy-free and egg-free — a proper vegan breakfast that keeps you full all morning.
Serves 4Prep 10 minCook 15 minBreakfasttofu
Containssoy
Protein 35%Carbs 14%Fat 51%
About 418 kcal a serve — 37 g protein, 15 g carbs, 24 g fat. Each segment is that macro's share of the calories, within about 10%.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Method
Crumble the tofu
prepDrain and press the tofu to remove excess water, then crumble it into rough, bite-sized chunks with your hands into a bowl. Don't mash it too fine — you want texture.
In the bowlPrep →
the firm tofu, crumbled
Mix the seasoning
prepIn a small bowl, stir together the turmeric, cumin, nutritional yeast, black salt and pepper with the soy milk to make a loose paste.
In the bowlSeasoning →
spices + soy milk
Soften the onion
cookHeat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
In the panCook →
medium heat, 5 min
Add the tofu
cookAdd the crumbled tofu to the pan and stir to coat in the oil and onion. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, letting some edges catch and turn golden.
In the panCook →
medium heat, 5 min
Season the scramble
cookPour the seasoning paste over the tofu and stir through until everything is evenly coated and glowing golden. Cook a further 2–3 minutes to warm through and drive off excess liquid.
In the panCook →
2–3 min
Wilt the spinach
cookAdd the baby spinach in handfuls, folding through the scramble until just wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Taste and adjust black salt. Serve hot with toast.
In the panFinish →
1–2 min
Cook's noteBlack salt (kala namak) gives the eggy sulphur flavour — add it off the heat if you want a stronger aroma. Pressing the tofu well is key to a firm, non-watery scramble.
Estimated per serve
418 kcal · 37 g protein · 15 g carbs · 24 g fatestimates, within ~10%
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