Silken Tofu Scramble is easy to make in 15 minutes with shelf-stable boxed tofu and flavorful spices. If you miss scrambled eggs, this is the recipe for you.
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Fabulous. So much more like eggs with the silken tofu. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Nicole
Pressed extra firm tofu is a popular choice for making tofu and vegetable scramble and savory tofu scramble bake.
But soft and creamy silken tofu is another great option. While the flavor is bland like regular tofu, the texture is perfectly suited for scrambling.
And it's easy to take this pantry ingredient and season it with spices (including turmeric for yellow color) so it's reminiscent of the scrambled eggs you grew up with.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- It only requires pantry ingredients and is ready to eat in 15 minutes.
- You can add in your favorite veggies, spices, and herbs to make it your own.
- It's a delicious vegan alternative to scrambled eggs.
Ingredients
Silken tofu: Soft, firm, or extra firm silken tofu can be used for this recipe. Be sure to buy silken tofu which is commonly sold in shelf-stable boxes, rather than regular block tofu from the refrigerated case. For a firmer texture, choose firm or extra firm silken tofu. For a softer texture, choose soft silken tofu.
Kala Namak: Also known as black salt, this salt is actually pink in color. It adds an eggy taste to tofu scrambles.
Variations
Think of this Silken Tofu Scramble recipe as a starting point for creating your own unique egg substitute. It's easy to add other ingredients like the following for flavor and texture.
- Saute your favorite vegetables along with the tofu such onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper, or spinach.
- Add additional seasonings like curry powder, crushed red chili flakes, or thyme.
- Top your scramble with a sprinkle of fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, basil, or tarragon.
- Stir in some vegan cheese shreds.
- Serve it with hot sauce or ketchup.
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
Instructions
- In a small skillet, break up the tofu into large chunks using a spatula.
- Fold in the seasonings.
- Allow the tofu to cook down, stirring occasionally.
- Pull back a section of the tofu. When the pan appears dry and the excess liquid has cooked out, the scramble is ready to eat. Season with salt and black pepper and enjoy immediately.
Amy's tip
If the scramble appears watery when you transfer it to a plate, return it to the skillet and cook it for a few more minutes until the extra liquid is cooked off.
Serving suggestions
Scrambled silken tofu can be served in place of scrambled eggs with all of your favorite vegan breakfast and brunch dishes. Top it with hot sauce, quick cherry tomato salsa, or simple 4 ingredient guacamole.
It's wonderful for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a side of air fried crispy home fries or tomato and avocado toast. Or serve it with a stack of vegan banana yogurt pancakes or cherry tomato panzanella salad.
Storing
While best enjoyed right away, leftover scramble can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Recipe FAQs
Silken tofu packaged in aseptic boxes doesn't require refrigeration and can be found on the shelf in the Asian section of most supermarkets. It can also be found packed in water in the refrigerated case with the firm tofu.
While silken tofu isn't packed in water like the block tofu found in the refrigerated section, if you open the box and see excess liquid, carefully drain it off before removing the tofu.
While both silken tofu and regular tofu are made from soy milk, in silken tofu the soy milk is simmered without curdling the milk, so it remains "silky" and very soft. Learn more in A Guide to Tofu Types and What to Do With Them.
More vegan silken tofu recipes
Looking for more ways to enjoy silken tofu? This versatile ingredient can be used to make recipes like silken tofu and veggie salad, creamy vegan garlic pasta, and even vegan cottage cheese.
And I particularly love it for making desserts like vegan chocolate peppermint pie and tofu chocolate mousse.
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📋 Recipe
Silken Tofu Scramble
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1-12 ounce box silken tofu, (soft, firm, or extra firm)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kala namak black salt
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Open the box of tofu and pour off any liquid. Add the tofu to the skillet.1-12 ounce box silken tofu
- Using a spatula, break up the tofu. Fold in the turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, kala namak, and nutritional yeast.¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon kala namak black salt, 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- Allow the tofu to cook, stirring occasionally. Use the spatula to pull back a section of the tofu from the bottom of the skillet. If the pan appears dry, the scramble is ready. If liquid pools in the area, continue cooking.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.salt and pepper
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Moon says
This came out great, thanks!
Amy Katz says
I'm so happy to hear it!
Nicole says
Fabulous. So much more like eggs with the silken tofu.
Amy Katz says
I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Nicole! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.