Best Vegan Tofu Scramble Recipe with Pesto

Learn how to make the best tofu "scrambled eggs" loaded with your favorite vegetables and topped with homemade pesto in under 30 minutes. Serve this protein-rich dish with toast, fruit, or roasted potatoes for weekend brunch or "breakfast for dinner" any night of the week.

There's nothing like a leisurely weekend breakfast with your favorite foods like waffles or easy vegan pancakes and large cups of coffee or tea. And when I want a savory meal instead of sweet, this easy tofu scramble recipe is my go-to.

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Why you'll love this recipe

• It's a flavorful vegan alternative to scrambled eggs.
• You can make it in about half an hour.
• The pesto gives it a Mediterranean flair and makes this dish really special.

Ingredients

While you can use whatever vegetables you like to make this tofu scramble, I like to use onion, garlic, mushrooms, and spinach. Other options include red bell pepper and chopped greens like kale or Swiss chard. Then you will need the following:

• Tofu: I prefer to use extra-firm tofu. If using firm, I recommend using use a simple tool called a tofu press to remove the excess liquid.
• Turmeric: This spice gives the tofu a subtle flavor and a yellow hue reminiscent of scrambled eggs.
• Nutritional yeast: This deactivated yeast is a salt-free seasoning that gives the tofu a savory flavor.
• Kala namak black salt (optional): While not actually black in color, a few pinches of this salt gives the tofu an eggy flavor.

Kala Namak Black Salt

• Non-GMO
• High in sulfur and iron for a natural egg-like taste
• Does not contain anti-caking or anti-clumping agents or other harmful additives

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If you would rather make a nut-free pesto, hemp seeds are a great substitute for the pine nuts. Or if pine nuts are unavailable or too expensive, try walnuts in their place.

For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Instructions

1. Prepare the pesto in a food processor and set aside.
2. In a skillet, saute the onion and garlic.
3. Add the spinach and mushrooms, or your choice of vegetables, and continue to saute.
4. Once the veggies are soft, break the tofu in chunks and add it to the mixture along with the seasonings.
5. Cook everything together, using your spatula to break up the tofu, until heated through.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the pesto.

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Serving suggestions

While this dish is delicious on its own for breakfast or dinner, you can also try it with sides such as the following:

• Toasted vegan gluten-free sourdough from Bread SRSLY.
• Air Fryer Potato Wedges
• Tomato Onion Salad
• Watermelon Tomato Salad
• Mediterranean Yellow Rice

Storage

Leftover tofu scramble can be covered and refrigerated for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or in a skillet over medium-low heat until heated through.

FAQ

More unique tofu recipes

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