High protein and super eggy tofu scramble! This hearty and satisfying vegan breakfast is the closest thing to scrambled eggs in taste without actually being scrambled eggs! Perfect for vegans who miss eggs and those who just want a hearty healthy breakfast.
This vegan tofu scramble is super eggy you guys, without having any trace of actual eggs in it!
I wanted to make a tofu scramble that was really really the most like an egg scramble that I could make it.
And this is it!
It’s high in protein and packed with nutrition, and will power you up for the day!
Super ‘Eggy’!
If you’ve been missing the taste of eggs from your vegan diet, give this a try, it just might please your palate.
Although, fair warning, it’s delicious and ‘eggy’ but it ain’t eggs, let’s be real, I’m definitely not making any claims like ‘you won’t know the difference’. Yes, you’ll know the difference. But you might like this even more.
And if you love ‘eggy’ vegan breakfasts then you’ll also love our vegan shakshuka and our vegan quiche.
How To Make Vegan Tofu Scramble
You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.
- Start off with mashing firm tofu with a fork, leaving some nice chunks.
- Then get started on your ‘egg’ sauce.
- Add nutritional yeast, turmeric, paprika, dijon mustard, garlic powder, black salt (see more about this magic ingredient below) and onion powder to a bowl.
- Add soy milk.
- Whisk it up so that you have a nice sauce.
- Melt vegan butter in a frying pan and then add the mashed tofu and fry it until lightly browned, being careful not to break it up too much when you move it around the frying pan.
- Then you add your ‘egg’ sauce and fold it in with your tofu. Fry it up together until you achieve a nice consistency.
TIP: Don’t cook it too long and dry it out, you want it to have that slightly soft scrambled egg sort of feeling to it.
Black Salt aka Kala Namak
Black salt is an ingredient that I only recently discovered. Also known by its fancy name: kala namak.
This fancy salt is not actually black in color at all, so don’t be fooled, but what it’s got going for it in abundance is eggy flavor! I’m not even kidding.
In fact if you just put some on your finger and lick it off you might be a bit horrified because it’s like egg flavor times 100. It’s super strong!
So a little goes a long way. We use ¼ teaspoon in this recipe and find it’s enough. You might want to add a bit more once you’re used to it – if you like it – but start slow.
If you don’t have any black salt on hand, you can switch it for regular salt, but I highly recommend getting some black salt and giving it a try.
Serving Suggestions
This tofu scramble is best served hot, topped with some chopped chives, with or without toast and with some sliced avocado and fried tomato on the side. Or serve it alongside avocado toast. It’s also really delicious with homemade salsa or pico de gallo.
Storing Tips
Keep leftovers stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a hot frying pan.
More Delicious Savory Vegan Breakfast Recipes
- Vegan Omelette
- Vegan Frittata
- Vegan Hash Browns
- Vegan Bacon
- Vegan Scrambled Eggs (No Tofu)
- Vegan French Toast
Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!
Super Eggy Tofu Scramble
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Extra Firm Tofu (226g)
- 1 Tbsp Vegan Butter
- 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Black Salt Kala Namak*
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
- ⅓ cup Soy Milk (80ml)
For Serving:
- Black Pepper
- Chopped Chives
- Fried Tomatoes
- Sliced Avocado
Instructions
- Mash the tofu with a fork but leave some nice big chunks.
- Add the nutritional yeast, turmeric, paprika, dijon mustard, garlic powder, black salt and onion powder to a bowl. Then add the soy milk and whisk it in so you have a nice sauce.
- Add the vegan butter to a frying pan and heat until hot. Add the tofu and fry it until lightly browned, being careful not to break it up too much when moving it around the pan.
- Add the sauce and fold it in. Fry it until you’ve achieved desired consistency, the tofu will absorb the sauce so you can have it as wet or as dry as you like.
- Top with some black pepper and chopped chives and serve with some fried tomatoes and sliced avocado.
Video
Notes
- You can switch the black salt for regular salt if you don’t want to use it/can’t get hold of it but I do recommend you get some and try it! You just won’t believe the eggy flavor it brings!
- Nutritional estimate is based on the tofu scramble only, without any extras for serving like fried tomato or sliced avocado.
I make this a couple times a month. We like to add violife cheese shreds, black beans, peppers and sometimes impossible ground sausage served over toast with avocado and tomatoes. Savory protein packed vegan breakfast. =]
That sounds delicious! Thanks so much for sharing!
Alison, I made this last night, and it is awesome! The black salt has been in my pantry for a very long time just waiting for this recipe. It is by far the best and most eggy tofu scramble ever. Next time I might use a wee bit less turmeric and season salt to taste but as is it came out terrific. Thanks again for your wonderful site and recipes. Bruce
So happy to hear you enjoyed it Bruce! Thanks so much for the great review.
Wonderful recipe! Best eggless scramble I have found. Thanks!
Thanks so much Janine!
Beautiful texture makes this the best ever tofu scramble. Next time I might try reducing all of the flavourings a bit, for a milder taste. Thanks so much for sharing this. As another commenter said “a game changer”!
Thanks so much Veeko!
Thanks so much – this is a great homemade weekend brunch regular on my ‘menu.’ I agree with another person who suggested halving the turmeric. I serve mine on street tacos with a bit of cholula. Yum!
Wonderful dish! I folded in sauteed onions and carrots at the end and served it with fresh black pepper and tomato salsa. Excellent scrambled egg substitute. Thank you!
Sounds delish! Thanks for sharing and the great review!
Total game changer. Fantastic taste and texture.
Thanks so much Chrissie!
Total game changer! This is the first tofu scramble recipe that I’ve actually enjoyed–so yummy! I’ve made it twice now and it is definitely going in my regular rotation.
Thanks so much Lacey!
I like this recipe a lot, but I’ve made it twice now and found both times that it was a bit strong on the bitter taste from the tumeric. Unfortunately I forgot about that after the first time. I think I’ll only add 1/4 teaspoon next time. It was a really deep yellow so I’m sure the colour will still be fine. Otherwise, really great!
Wow, wow, wow! So impressed! I’ve been looking for a solid tofu scramble recipe and this is it! Will be my “go to” going forward! Also subscribed to the website because now I need more!
Yay! So happy you loved it Xaundra!
Great recipe!! Tastes absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your awesome creations.
So happy you enjoyed it!
This is my favorite tofu scramble recipe! I have saved it to my desktop for quick access!
Awesome Mary! So happy to hear that.
This is delicious! I made it for vegan breakfast burritos and it was perfection.
Awesome JoAnna! Thanks for the great review.
Hello Alison.
Thank you for this great recipe, eggy vegan tofu scramble. I tracked down the black salt at my local Indian grocery store. Your certainly right Black salt is not the colour black.
Stay safe.
Kind Regards.
Peter and Jan.
Australia.
So glad you tracked it down, yes it’s not black at all! Hope you enjoyed the flavor it added. 🙂
I love it! This is by far the best recipe I have ever tried. In a separate pan, I sauteed red peppers, red onion, mushroom, and spinach. I mixed it all together at the end.
Thanks so much for the amazing review Kelly!