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Ridiculously Easy Curry-Scrambled Tofu

May 19, 2011 By Susan Voisin 58 Comments
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Ridiculously Easy Curry-Scrambled Tofu

For years, the only scrambled tofu I ever made required a seasoning packet called Tofu Scrambler. I loved that product. It had just the right blend of seasonings and thickeners to conjure some magical response out of the blandness that is bean curd and turn it into what I considered the perfect breakfast. The idea of making scrambled tofu without that packet never even passed through my mind because–why? Tofu Scrambler made scrambled tofu just like I liked it–until one day it didn’t.

It happened at first gradually and then abruptly. Someone at Tofu Scrambler Central changed the formula of my beloved packet, and though I tried to add back what seemed to be missing, it never was quite as good. And then one day it disappeared completely from the shelves of the local grocery store.

My family went scramble-less for a few months while I waited to see if T.S. would reappear, but as time went on and I realized that it probably wasn’t coming back, I also realized that it had been a crutch, unnecessary and expensive for both my family and, with its foil envelopes and cardboard box, the environment.

I figured I could duplicate the formula using ingredients I already had in my pantry, and so for a long time my scrambles were elaborate combinations of starches, nutritional yeast, and spices, like this one, that tried to mimic Tofu Scrambler.

I don’t know if my tastes changed or if I just became less tolerant of complex recipes, but eventually my scrambles became much simpler. These days I don’t even use a recipe, throwing in a teaspoon or two of whatever herb or spice sounds tasty in the moment. At some point, Tofu Scrambler came back to my local store, but I didn’t even notice because I didn’t need it anymore. When it comes down to it, all I really require to make scrambled tofu is nutritional yeast and a seasoning or two.

Ridiculously Easy Curry-Scrambled Tofu

A few nights ago, I made my simplest scramble yet, seasoning it with only my favorite mild curry powder, Maharajah, which is fragrant with cumin and saffron (see those red threads–that’s the saffron). It’s so satisfying to me to be able to throw together a scramble in minutes–with no foil packet.

Ridiculously Easy Curry-Scrambled Tofu
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Ridiculously Easy Curry-Scrambled Tofu

Gluten Free
Nut Free
Sugar Free
Tofu can be either crumbled or cubed. Omit or reduce the salt to lower sodium. The black salt gives tofu a very eggy flavor but can be overpowering so use cautiously.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Author Susan Voisin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 green pepper , chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper , chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms , trimmed and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
  • 14 ounces extra-firm tofu , drained, dried off, and cubed or crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon good curry powder (or more, to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • pinch black salt (kala namak), optional
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Instructions

  • Heat a non-stick skillet. Add the chopped peppers and mushrooms. Cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute or two until mushrooms have darkened in color.
  • Stir in the tofu, sprinkle it with curry powder and ground red pepper, and pour the vegetable broth over it. Cook on medium-high, turning gently with a spatula, until most of the liquid is evaporated and tofu is hot and beginning to brown in places. Stir in salt to taste along with nutritional yeast and black salt, if using. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Ridiculously Easy Curry-Scrambled Tofu
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 178 Calories from Fat 68
% Daily Value*
Fat 7.6g12%
Sodium 825.3mg36%
Potassium 353.8mg10%
Carbohydrates 11.6g4%
Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugar 3.4g4%
Protein 18.2g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional info is approximate.

Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan
Keyword scrambled tofu, tofu scramble
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Filed Under: Breakfasts, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: Eat-to-Live, Eggless Eggs, Gluten-free, Higher-fat, Indian, Ridiculously Easy, Soy, Under 200

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Comments

  1. Fauzia siddiqi

    December 11, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    Hi there, this is the first time I bought tofu, little apprehensive how to make it, I Like my food with lots of flavor, can’t eat bland food. So what should I add to get flavorful dish of tofu, can it be used as a paneer like in Indian dishes. Please help!

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  2. Anne

    May 13, 2017 at 1:40 pm

    This was easy and tasty. I made it as written but without the black salt. Next time I might add diced par-boiled potatoes for a more substantial dish. Thanks Susan!

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  3. Holly

    October 8, 2017 at 11:36 am

    It tasted good but the base of the sauce needed a lot of help getting the flavor just right. Maybe it’s just me because at times I am picky. Thanks for the recipe, it just needed a little something extra(maybe some fresh ginger???). Not sure what though 😉

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  4. Aimee B.

    June 14, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    My family really enjoyed this. I also loved how simple it was to put together. I’m a lazy cook, so I used half a bag of frozen bell pepper/onion blend. I also upped the garlic and curry powder, and added in some garlic powder as well. I used about 1/2 teaspoon of veggie broth base with no added water, rather than veggie broth and it worked great for me. I omitted the salt and optional kala namak. I served this over rice. It’s a keeper. Thank you. 🙂

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  5. Deborah Gelerter

    October 18, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    After a week of back pain, I needed something nutritious and not too time consuming. This was so simple and easy to make and absolutely delicious besides. I’m already thinking of ways to personalize this for next time. Many thanks for a wonderful, yummy, simple oil free vegan recipe!

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