Spinach & Nutritional Yeast Tofu Scramble
Crumbled firm tofu fried golden with spinach and a cheesy hit of nutritional yeast — a plant-based breakfast with real protein and no eggs.
Ingredients
- 350 g Firm tofu
- 80 g Spinach
- ½ tsp Ground turmeric
- 1½ tbsp Neutral oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 clove Garlic (optional)
- ¼ tsp Black pepper (optional)
Method
- Press the tofu in a clean towel to squeeze out excess water, then crumble it into rough curds.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high and fry the crumbled tofu until the edges turn golden, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and turmeric and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the spinach with the salt and nutritional yeast and cook until the spinach wilts.
- Grind over the pepper and serve hot.
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About Spinach & Nutritional Yeast Tofu Scramble
This tofu scramble is a plant-based riff on scrambled eggs, a staple of vegan breakfast cooking that uses crumbled firm tofu as the base. Turmeric lends the familiar golden color of eggs, while nutritional yeast brings a savory, faintly cheesy depth that makes the whole thing taste richer than its short ingredient list suggests. Pressing the tofu to squeeze out water before it hits the pan is what allows the curds to fry up golden and firm instead of soft and steamy.
The payoff is a scramble with real texture — crisp-edged curds rather than mush — carrying garlic, wilted spinach, and that umami hit of nutritional yeast. It's genuinely high in protein and low in carbs, which makes it a substantial start to the day that happens to be entirely egg-free and dairy-free. Serve it as you would any scramble: piled onto toast, wrapped in a tortilla with hot sauce, or alongside roasted potatoes. Ready in about fifteen minutes, it's an easy weekday breakfast that also scales up neatly for a brunch spread.
Spinach & Nutritional Yeast Tofu Scramble: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spinach & Nutritional Yeast Tofu Scramble?
A serving has about 260 calories — 19.3g protein, 9.9g carbs, 18.2g fat, 4.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Spinach & Nutritional Yeast Tofu Scramble gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Spinach & Nutritional Yeast Tofu Scramble has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Spinach & Nutritional Yeast Tofu Scramble?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out nutritional yeast, garlic, black pepper — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Spinach & Nutritional Yeast Tofu Scramble make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.