This Vegan Curried Tofu Scramble Recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. It’s packed with some of my favorite veggies and seasonings and perfect for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner.
Tofu Scramble. This is not JUST a vegan alternative to scrambled eggs or yet another recipe to mimic a non-vegan dish. When made right, is a glorious way to cook tofu into a beautiful easy, healthy, flavorful dish!
My husband and I have always loved the idea of going out for breakfast or brunch on the weekends. But to be honest, unless you live in an area that has plenty of vegan-friendly breakfast places, the vegan choices are often slim to none. When there is a vegan option, it’s often some toast with jam or side granola with fresh fruit. And let’s face it…who wants to be eating that for breakfast when everyone else is indulging in pancakes, waffles, scrambles, breakfast burritos, etc.
Sometimes if you’re lucky, you can get them to make you some potatoes with veggies or they’ll have a tofu scramble on their menu. Although I usually shy away from ordering the tofu scramble, because it tends to be under-seasoned and boring. To me, a tofu scramble doesn’t just equate to a few sauteed veggies mixed in with barely cooked mashed tofu and seasoned with some salt and turmeric (for that yellow egg-ish color). Sound appetizing? Nope, didn’t think so.
The Perfect Tofu Scramble Recipe
A good tofu scramble recipe should consist of slightly mashed tofu that is scrambled enough to give it that perfect non-mushy texture and a blend of properly grilled veggies and greens, all seasoned with an awesome blend of spices to give it that “wow…now this is amazing” factor.
Most tofu scramble dishes are always turmeric heavy, bland, or require a lot of ingredients to get the right curry flavor, which is where one of my favorite seasonings comes to play, Spicemode Curry Seasoning! It’s the perfect rich and smooth blend of turmeric, coriander, and fennel, with subtle spice from ginger and chili flakes.
All of the Spicemode Seasonings are amazing. They have become a staple in my pantry ever since I first developed the Crispy Tofu Tikka Masala Tacos using their Tikka Spicemode Seasoning a few months ago. Their seasonings are hand-crafted with fresh, all natural, simple ingredients, without additives, preservatives, or GMOs. It’s exactly the type of things I look for in my seasonings. I also love the fact that I am familiar with each ingredient in every bottle.
Spicemode seasonings are meant to give home cooks of all skill levels an easy way to experience flavorful ethnic food. I mean it when I say that they will NOT be lumped in your drawer of ‘seasonings you got for a specific recipe and won’t use again’. Their seasonings are based on the Indian Cuisine, but I’ve used them in all sorts of dishes such as pasta sauces, tacos, curries, or even something as simple as avocado toast and popcorn!
This Vegan Curried Tofu Scramble Recipe is delicious, healthy, and takes only 20 minutes to make. I even managed to whip this up one morning for breakfast after my workout while packing lunches and getting both my kids ready for school, so I have no doubt that this recipe will be very easy for any of you. You can serve the dish as is, enjoy it on toast, or make a grilled curry tofu scramble burrito by wrapping the filling with some avocado in tortilla. I’ve enjoyed all three versions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Whether you’re a tofu scramble skeptic or need another quick and healthy delicious meal idea, this recipe is impeccable. Grab yourself some Spicemode Curry Seasoning from your nearest Whole Foods Market or purchase them online and whip up this Vegan Curried Tofu Scramble Recipe in 20 minutes. Don’t forget to tag me on Facebook or Instagram, @vegetariangastronomy #vegetariangastronomy so I can see your lovely creations!
Easy Curried Tofu Scramble Recipe (Vegan)
INGREDIENTS
- 14 oz. firm tofu , block
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup red onions , thinly sliced and halved
- 2 cups bell peppers , thinly sliced and halved (mix of red, green, orange, or yellow)
- 5 cremini mushrooms , thinly sliced
- 2 cups mixed greens I used Earthbound Farms power greens mix - baby spinach, chard, and baby kale
- 1 tbsp Spicemode Curry Seasoning , divided
- 1/2 teasp salt to taste
- 4 teasp avocado oil , divided
INSTRUCTIONS
To Prepare the Veggies:
- Add the minced garlic and saute for ~30 seconds.
- Add the red onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Saute on medium-high heat, mixing frequently, until they just start to char slightly. When done, the veggies should still have a slight crunch to them. While the veggies are cooking, you can start to prepare the tofu by draining out the water.
- Add 1 teasp Spicemode Curry Seasoning and cook for another 30 seconds. Set aside in a bowl.
- Using a wet napkin, quickly wipe down the non-stick pan while it's still warm.
To Prepare the Tofu:
- Cut the block of tofu in half. Place each half in 2 clean paper towels one at a time and gently press/squeeze to remove excess stored liquid (without completely breaking up the tofu).
- Using your fingers, break apart the tofu into the pan so you get a nice scramble with lots of chunks. Mix and turn frequently until all the water is burned off, the tofu starts to get texture, and is lightly golden brown.
- Add 1 teasp Spicemode Curry Seasoning and mix once more.
To Make the Curried Tofu Scramble:
- Once the tofu is done, immediately add in the sauteed veggies, mixed greens, 1 teasp Spicemode Curry Seasoning, and 1/2 teasp salt.
- Combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes until all the greens have cooked down.
- Season with additional salt and/or Spicemode Curry Seasoning if needed.
- To Serve: Enjoy the curried tofu scramble hot as is, pair it with a slice of toast, or make a grilled burrito using the curried tofu scramble and some avocado as the filling served with your favorite hot sauce!
NOTES
NUTRITION
This post was sponsored by Spicemode, but the opinions and text are fully my own.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Anything curried! I love making scrambles (with chickpea flour since soy is a no-no here)! Still great!
anjali
awesome! I’m sure this would work great with chickpea flour as well!
Meg | Meg is Well
I’m not vegan but I do cook with tofu sometimes and whenever I see tofu scrambles at restaurants I can’t help but think “no wonder people think they don’t like tofu.” Spice blends are so important and it can be hard to find a good one so I really want to try Spicemode. This scramble looks amazing!
anjali
Thanks Meg!! You are exactly right…I have yet to taste a good tofu scramble at resturants that’s not simply seasoned with turmeric and salt and mushy. This recipe is what people should be having…it’s delicious! And you NEED to try spicemode seasonings!!! They’re clean, so delicious, and I’m absolutely addicted. They are easy to use in so many different things! Let me know if you do!
Hannah Healy
Wow! This so colorful and flavorful!
anjali
Thanks Hannah!
Sarah
Sometimes, homemade breakfast scrambles are better than anything you can find at a restaurant! This looks absolutely delicious!!
anjali
right?? I have yet to have an amazing tofu scramble at a restaurant that doesn’t just taste like turmeric and salt seasoned mushy tofu ha! This is definitely a keeper!
swathi
I am spice freaks,love these curried tofu scramble great recipe I can have with a bowl of rice. Love to try all the spicemade.
anjali
You NEED to try spicemode if you love spices! It is hands down some of the best store-bought spices I’ve ever had! clean, delicious, and so easy to use! They’re at whole foods or you can get them online. Let me know if you do!
Luci's Morsels
This tofu recipe looks so full of flavor! Delicious!
anjali
Thank you!!
Brian Jones
That sounds tasty, I do usually mix my own spice blends but these do sound really good.
anjali
These spice blends are amazing!! I also mix my own, especially when it comes to Indian cooking. But the spicemode seasonings are so simple and clean and tasty that it’s hard not to use them daily!
Igor @ Cooking The Globe
I have never tried making tofu scramble in my life but it looks really amazing. Love the addition of cremini mushrooms!
anjali
Thanks Igor! Yeah I’ve never used to be a huge tofu scramble fan, mostly because of the bland mushy versions from restaurants, but it’s SOOO good when done right!
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
These look delish. Im always looking for new ways to cook with tofu!
anjali
Thanks Emma! This is perfect for you then…so easy!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
I love using tofu instead of egg or indeed meats. A very versatile product and made tasty with the lovely spices, makes for a wonderful dish.
anjali
Thanks Helen! Tofu is so mis-understood sometimes…it just needs the right texture and seasoning and it’s awesome!
Reshana
This sounds and looks absolutely delicious and I think I would enjoy it BEST in a burrito 🙂
This looks exactly like scrambled eggs.. Love it!
anjali
It does taste pretty awesome in burrito form! Try it sometime, you’ll LOVE it! I’m sure the spice will be difficult to get there, but check!
Rashmi
This is mouth watering, I am hungry just looking at this 🙂 Yumminess all the way!
anjali
Thanks Rashmi!!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
A breakfast like this between morning workout and the drive to school–that is definitely winning at easy morning meal time!! I love how veggie-loaded this beautiful scramble is, not just a silly sprinkling of spinach like you sometimes see. And it is just glowing with that delicious eat-me curry color. It is brunch-ish time right now and I am really wishing I had everything on hand to whip this up asap. So yummy Anjali!!
anjali
Thanks Natalie! Haha…definitely made it in that time, but i waited till dropping the kids off to come back and sit and relax to enjoy the dish ha! Yeah…I’ve always shy’d away from tofu scrambles for that exact same reason…not seasoned, not textured, not enough flavor! But when done right, it’s SO good! I had it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes
I love the idea of a curried tofu scramble! So much flavor in one simple recipe!
anjali
Thanks Vanessa!!
Linda @ Veganosity
I love curry and tofu scrambles, this looks like the perfect weekend breakfast!
anjali
Thanks Linda!
Agness of Run Agness Run
I love this recipe, Anjali. I have never prepared tofu, but this recipe motivated me to prepare this for tomorrow’s lunch!
anjali
That’s awesome Agness! How’d you like it? Tofu, when prepared well is amazing. It just requires the right texture and seasoning.
Donna
I love a good tofu scramble, but I have yet to try one out at home! Thanks for the inspiration – we will be trying this one out this weekend
anjali
You’ll love it Donna! Let me know how it goes!
Uma
I was looking Recipe for scrambled tofu. Perfect timings, I love the addition of curry flavor:) Thanks Anjali:)
anjali
Thanks Uma! You’ll love this one…and definitely checkout spicemode if you haven’t already! You’ll love their indian flavors!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
I’m unfortunately not a curry fan, but I love veggie filled scrambles! The more veggies the better. Such a great hearty way to start the day!
anjali
You can easily sub the curry seasoning with any other seasoning of choice for this recipe as well (such as a taco seasoning for a mexican inspired scramble). Love the heavier breakfast options!
P.desai
Tofu with curry? We like it. Not much tofu fan but curry tofu was good and other veg.
Mahajayam
Yummy and healthy tofu
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Anjali Lalani
Thank you! This recipe comes together so quickly!