Ingredients:
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, drained and crumbled
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Tofu:
- Drain the tofu and use a fork or your hands to crumble it into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Chop the spinach, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Cook the Tofu:
- Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- Sprinkle the turmeric, cumin, and paprika over the tofu mixture.
- Stir well to evenly coat the tofu with the spices.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is heated through and slightly golden.
- Add the Spinach:
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and well incorporated into the scramble.
- Season and Serve:
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, sprinkle with nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.
- Serve Immediately:
- Serve the tofu scramble warm, with toast, avocado, or your favorite breakfast sides.
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