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This Mexican tofu scramble is the perfect way to change up your usual scramble. It makes a wonderful brunch, but would also be great in a lunchtime wrap or accompanied by veggies for dinner. It’s full of protein, which will keep you full and focused for your day. Most importantly, it tastes amazing! Whenever you make this and however you serve it, this Mexican tofu scramble will turn your ordinary day into a fiesta!

Mexican-Spiced Tofu Scramble [Vegan]

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Calories

1113

Serves

3-4

Ingredients

  • 2 packages of extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 1 tbsp. safflower oil
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. ground coriander
  • ½ tsp. Mexican chile powder
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. black salt
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast (optional)
  • 2 tbsp. ground flaxseed (optional)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-4 oz. can green chiles
  • 1-15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation

  1. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, then cook the scallions, bell pepper and garlic for about 3 minutes until softened. Break the tofu into large chunks and add to the pan. Toss it so it’s covered with the aromatics and then let it sit so it browns a little before flipping it. When it browns after about 5 minutes, toss the tofu to let it brown on all sides.
  2. While the tofu is browning, make the spice mix in a small bowl or cup. Increase or decrease the amounts based on how spicy you like your food. Nutritional yeast and flaxseed are optional but healthy additions if you have them. Add the spice mix to the pan and toss the tofu to evenly distribute the spices. Add 1 cup of water to the pan and stir. This helps the spices distribute evenly and moistens the scramble. The water will cook out.
  3. Mix the green chiles and the black beans into the tofu scramble. Let cook about 5 minutes until all the ingredients are heated through. Stir in the cilantro. Serve while hot.

Nutritional Information

Total Calories: 1,113 | Total Carbs: 91 g | Total Fat: 49 g | Total Protein: 83 g | Total Sodium: 670 mg | Total Sugar: 9 g Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


About The Author

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Rhea Parsons

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When Rhea became vegan, there were no places in her Bronx neighborhood to eat, so she learned to cook, mostly by watching TV cooking shows, especially Christina Pirello and Rachael Ray.  That led to the creation of The "V" Word website, which focuses on vegan versions of favorite, familiar foods. In addition, Rhea has written several e-cookbooks, which are available on her website. Rhea hopes to spread the "V" Word to bring more compassion into the world, and it is her dream to become the vegan Rachael Ray.

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