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tofu scramble on white plate with avocado lime and salsa on the side.
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Easy Tex Mex Tofu Scramble

Kick start your day with this protein packed, delicious, and easy tofu scramble.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gina livy, livy method, scramble, tex mex, tofu, vegan
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Andrea Mut

Ingredients

  • 175 g (6 oz) extra firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • ⅓ cup red pepper, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

  • avocado slices
  • salsa
  • fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  • Wrap tofu in paper towel and press under something heavy like a cast iron skillet. Press for at least 15 minutes.
  • Unwrap and break up with a fork until crumbly. Set aside
  • Mix together chili powder and water. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
  • Saute mushrooms and pepper for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
  • Push vegetables to one side of the pan and add crumbled tofu.
  • Pour "sauce" over tofu and stir to combine, leaving the vegetables separate.
  • Mix everything together and saute for 2 more minutes or until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  1. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days and reheated in a pan or the microwave. 
  2. Add any extra toppings you like such as, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions etc. 
Nutritional Facts are based on half of this recipe and do not include any toppings. They are an estimation only using an online calculator. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g