Tag Archive: Tofu

Scrambled Tofu

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This is one of my favorite things to make for lunch or brunch on the weekend. It’s a flavorful dish that’s extremely easy to cook, and it’s very warm and comforting, just like real eggs should be. It goes great with hash browns or any other sort of carbs you could imagine. All you need is a block of tofu and a few pantry-staples to make this, too.

Scrambled Tofu

Ingredients(For 2 servings):

  • 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add in the diced onion and cook until translucent.

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Next, crumble in the tofu using your hands. Sprinkle in the paprika, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder and fold them in with a fork. Cook 5-10 minutes while the tofu absorbs the oil and moisture cooks off. It will be done when the tofu starts sticking to the bottom of the pan and turning brown in parts.

Season with salt and pepper.

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These really can be made and used in any way regular eggs are. Stuff them in a tortilla for a new twist on a breakfast burrito, or eat them with ketchup or siracha—whatever floats your boats. And you could certainly fool even the staunchest meat eaters in looks and flavor with these.

The Simplest Tofu

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I love when people ask me what to do with tofu. I could go on and on and on because there are so many different ways to cook and flavor it; it’s really really versatile! But more often than not I’ll give them this recipe. Why? Because it’s 3 ingredients and so so simple. Best of all—It doesn’t taste “tofu-y”. If you or anyone you know have been intimidated by tofu, give this recipe a try.

Maple Baked Tofu

Ingredients:

  • 1 firm block of tofu, pressed
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture by wrapping a towel around the tofu and placing a heavy weight on top of it. Cut it into bite-sized cubes.

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Toss together all the ingredients in a bowl to coat evenly. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and spread the tofu out as a single layer.

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Bake for 50 minutes or until firm and golden.

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This tastes sweet, salty, savory, and golden. It’s so simple to make and yet has such flavor. The texture is meaty, sort of like chicken breast. And it goes perfect with roasted vegetables in the Fall, too! Even if you’re scared of tofu, try it! You won’t be sorry.