High Protein Vegan Breakfast: Savory Tofu Scramble
It’s hard to get in enough protein when you prefer plant-based or if you are vegan. Having different ideas on how to obtain enough protein is very important as our hormone levels decrease.
This is a very easy and flavorful recipe that you can whip up the night before to ensure a quick go-to. This makes 2 servings.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
16-ounce block firm or extra firm tofu
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp non-dairy milk, unsweetened and unflavored
Sea salt to taste
Directions:
Cut tofu in half vertically for two half blocks. Press out the liquid with a towel or paper towels.
Heat the olive oil in a pan. Crumble it into the pan with your hands. Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden.
Add nutritional yeast, turmeric, garlic powder and sea salt.
Slowly add non-dairy milk. Cook and stir constantly until mixed well and liquid reduce.
Serve with sliced avocado, hot sauce, parsley, steamed kale, toast or any other breakfast item of choice
Nutritional value:
KCal - 350 Protein - 37.5 g Carbs - 6 g Fiber- 2 g Fat - 20 g