Description
This Sesame Tofu Scramble recipe is a flavorful and satisfying plant-based alternative to scrambled eggs. Packed with protein and a delicious peanut sauce, it’s perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Main Tofu Scramble:
- 16 ounce block extra firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened (unflavored) soy milk
- ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
Veggies and Toppings:
- 1½ tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 3½ ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 handful of fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 green onions (greens only, sliced)
Peanut Sauce:
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk (or more, as needed)
Instructions
- Press the tofu: Place the tofu on a plate, cover with foil, and press with weight for 15 minutes. Drain liquid.
- Mash the tofu: Crumble the pressed tofu in a bowl.
- Add flavorings: Mix in nutritional yeast, soy sauce, soy milk, sesame oil, and turmeric.
- Heat sesame oil: In a skillet, heat sesame oil.
- Sauté veggies: Cook onions, mushrooms, and garlic.
- Cook tofu mixture: Add tofu mix to skillet and cook until browned.
- Add spinach: Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Finish scramble: Mix in sesame seeds, peanuts, and green onions.
- Prepare peanut sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, Sriracha, and coconut milk.
- Serve: Plate the scramble and drizzle with peanut sauce.
Notes
- You can customize this scramble with your favorite vegetables or toppings.
- Adjust the seasonings in the peanut sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sesame Tofu Scramble, Tofu Breakfast Recipe, Plant-based Breakfast, Vegan Scramble, Peanut Sauce Tofu