Tofu scramble or vegan breakfast burrito Recipe

Name: Tofu scramble or vegan breakfast burrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz extra firm tofu; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup red onion; 1/2 cup Poblano pepper or pepper of your choice; 1 cup kale or spinach loosely chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp chili powder; 1 salsa; 1 cilantro; 1 hot sauce; 1 hash browns; 1 in a tortilla (breakfast burrito)

Servings: persons

8 oz extra firm tofu
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup red onion
1/2 cup Poblano pepper or pepper of your choice
1 cup kale or spinach loosely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 salsa
1 cilantro
1 hot sauce
1 hash browns
1 in a tortilla (breakfast burrito)

1
Pat dry tofu.
2
Wrap in cheese cloth and put weight on to squeeze water out.
3
I use my cast iron skillet.
4
Let sit for 15 minutes
5
While tofu is draining add all seasonings together in small bowl.
6
Add enough water to make pourable and mix together then set aside.
7
Slice onion and pepper of your choice.
8
Loosely chop kale or spinach
9
Heat skillet over medium heat adding oil, onion and peppers.
10
Saute for 5 minutes or until onions become soft.
11
Add kale or spinach and cover for 2 minutes.
12
Your tofu should be ready by now so unwrap it and crumble with fork to bite sized pieces.
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Uncover veggies and slide to one side of skillet.
14
Add tofu to other side and saute for 2 minutes.
15
Add spice sauce, pouring 2/3 to tofu and 1/3 to veggies.
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Cook for 5 minutes in separate places to try to brown tofu slightly then mix together and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Serve as you wish.
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I've done breakfast burritos, served with toast, hash browns, chips.
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It is always good topped with salsa and/or hot sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz extra firm tofu, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup red onion, 1/2 cup Poblano pepper or pepper of your choice, and more.

Yes, Tofu scramble or vegan breakfast burrito falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tofu scramble or vegan breakfast burrito

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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