Scrambled Tofu

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package medium firm tofu
• 1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon vegan margarine or 1 teaspoon cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 cup red pepper (sliced)
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)

Recipe

• 1 •oil or spray a medium nonstick skillet or frying pan and heat over medium.
• 2 •when the pan is warm, place the tofu in it. with a spatula or similar device, chop and mash the tofu into little pieces. avoid using metal utensils in non-stick pans.
• 3 •add the soy sauce, turmeric, onion and garlic powders, red pepper, and nutritional yeast, if using. use the spatula to continue chopping, flipping, and mixing the tofu.
• 4 •the tofu should begin to resemble the texture of scrambled eggs and take on a light yellow hue.
• 5 •cook over medium heat until most of the water is evaporated, tasting as you go. this shouldn't take more than 5-10 minutes.
• 6 •season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 7 •serve with baked beans, toast, and tomato slices or as part of a special vegetarian breakfast.