Southwest Tofu Scramble

A high-protein Southwest Tofu Scramble recipe that features black beans, veggies, cilantro, and delicious, zesty flavors. So hearty and satisfying! Enjoy it in breakfast bowls, burritos, or meal prep for the week. (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

This protein-rich Southwest Tofu Scramble is simple, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying! It's a great alternative to eggs.

This dish features a hearty blend of both tofu and black beans. Then we add onion, garlic, jalapeño, fresh veggies, nutritional yeast, and taco seasoning for bold, zesty flavor. (So good!)

It's easy to prepare and customizable with the toppings you love. (I enjoy salsa and avocado.) Plus it's not just limited to breakfast... it's hearty enough for brunch, lunch, or dinner too!

The best part is the leftovers hold up really well in the refrigerator. So you can make a big batch for meal prep or to reheat throughout the week!

Ingredients for Southwest Tofu Scramble

For this recipe, you'll cook in a large skillet or pan on the stove:

• Yellow onion: You'll need one small onion, or half of a large onion. Feel free to use white onion or sweet onion instead.
• Orange bell pepper: Or red bell pepper or yellow bell pepper.
• Garlic cloves: I really enjoy fresh garlic, but you can substitute garlic powder if needed.
• Jalapeño pepper: I find the spiciness can vary with jalapeños, so feel free to omit this if you have extra-sensitive eaters. Alternatively, add more if you enjoy the heat and flavor!
• Roma tomatoes
• Firm tofu: I use organic tofu whenever possible. You can also substitute extra-firm tofu instead. Many recipes requiring pressing the tofu beforehand, but here we'll just crumble it and go. The extra liquid will cook off as it heats on the stove.
• Black beans: You'll need one 15-ounce can black beans for this recipe. (Or if you cook your own from scratch, this is about 1.5 cups cooked beans.) I like using the whole can, but decrease the amount if you prefer.
• Nutritional yeast: This adds a savory, cheesy flavor to the mixture, and also helps thicken the mixture.
• Taco seasoning: I use 2 tablespoons of my homemade Taco Seasoning blend which is full of warm, flavorful spices. (I make a big batch and keep it in a jar in my pantry.) But if you don't have any, substitute with a mixture of ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, etc. You can also include a quarter teaspoon ground turmeric powder for yellow color if you'd like.
• Fresh cilantro

Customizing

Beans & veggies: Change it up with pinto beans instead of black beans. Or include other vegetables like zucchini, yellow summer squash, sweet corn, mushrooms, or anything else that sounds good.

Make it spicy: Stir in more jalapeño, a pinch of cayenne pepper, black pepper, or chipotle in adobo sauce. Drizzling it with this Chipotle Crema can add smoky spice as well! Or simply top it with hot sauce to taste before serving.

Extra-cheesy: The nutritional yeast adds a slightly cheesy flavor, but for even more, add your favorite dairy-free cheese shreds.

Eggy flavor: Sprinkle on a little kala namak (black salt) right before serving.

Serving

Pairings: Serve it with avocado, guacamole, Restaurant-Style Blender Salsa, Pico de Gallo, hash browns, roasted breakfast potatoes, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, or toasted sourdough bread.

Burrito & taco: Spoon it in your favorite tortilla for a hearty breakfast burrito or taco! You can also include hash browns, salsa, guacamole, vegan cheese, fresh greens, or whatever else sounds good. Finish it on a grill pan for a crispy exterior.

Bagel sandwich: It's also a tasty filling in a bagel sandwich, or on an open-faced toasted bagel.

Breakfast bowl: Create your own bowl around this vegan breakfast scramble! Start with grains like rice, quinoa, or Spanish rice. Then add the tofu scramble, toast, and any toppings.

Storing

After it cools, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. I find it keeps very well for about 5-6 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to enjoy.

For more inspiration, also browse all vegan breakfast recipes or tofu recipes.

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