Start your day with the perfect fall-inspired breakfast! This Pumpkin Tofu Scramble is packed with flavor, color, and nutrients, making it an easy, hearty, and healthy choice.
Pumpkin Tofu Scramble
Start your day with the perfect fall-inspired breakfast! This Pumpkin Tofu Scramble is packed with flavor, color, and nutrients, making it an easy, hearty, and healthy choice.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- grater
- spatula
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml peanut oil
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- ½ cup 53 g chopped onion
- ¼ cup 30 g nutritional yeast
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 16 ounces 454 g firm tofu, drained and crumbled
- 1½ cups 366 g pumpkin purée
Instructions
- Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the grated garlic and chopped onion.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant and tender.
- Stir in the nutritional yeast, black pepper, sea salt, dried sage, ground nutmeg, paprika, and oregano.
- Cook for an additional 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom.
- Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned.
- Gently fold in the pumpkin purée and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, either on its own or with toast, tortillas, or over a bed of greens.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve with crusty bread, avocado slices, or sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added freshness.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light, sparkling cider or an herbal tea for a wholesome breakfast experience.
Nutrition values
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 9 g | Sugar: 2 g