This Heavenly Vegetable and Tofu Scramble with Spinach is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's easy to make. Simply heat some olive oil in a skillet and add your chopped veggies. Cook until softened, then add the tofu and cook until browned. Stir in the spinach, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper and cook until the spinach is wilted. Serve immediately and enjoy!
This recipe was inspired by my love of tofu scrambles. I've been making them for years, and I've tried all sorts of different variations. This one is my favorite because it's packed with flavor and nutrients. The vegetables add a nice crunch and sweetness, the tofu provides protein and a savory flavor, and the nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor. I like to serve this scramble with a side of whole-wheat toast or a bagel. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the tofu and cook until browned, about 5 minutes more.
Add the spinach, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes more.
Serve immediately.
Why It Works
The olive oil helps to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the pan and adds a nice flavor.
Cooking the vegetables until softened helps to bring out their natural sweetness.
Browning the tofu gives it a nice savory flavor.
Adding the spinach at the end helps to wilt it without overcooking it.
The nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor and is a good source of protein and B vitamins.