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    Home » Breakfasts

    Super Eggy Vegan Tofu Scramble

    Published: May 29, 2018 Updated: Oct 7, 2021 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Tofu Scramble

    High protein and super eggy tofu scramble! This hearty and satisfying vegan breakfast is the closest thing to scrambled eggs in taste without actually being scrambled eggs! Perfect for vegans who miss eggs and those who just want a hearty healthy breakfast.

    Tofu scramble topped with chopped chives on a white plate with fried tomato and sliced avocado.

    This vegan tofu scramble is super eggy you guys, without having any trace of actual eggs in it!

    I wanted to make a tofu scramble that was really really the most like an egg scramble that I could make it.

    And this is it! 

    It’s high in protein and packed with nutrition, and will power you up for the day!

    Super ‘Eggy’!

    If you’ve been missing the taste of eggs from your vegan diet, give this a try, it just might please your palate.

    Although, fair warning, it’s delicious and ‘eggy’ but it ain’t eggs, let’s be real, I’m definitely not making any claims like ‘you won’t know the difference’. Yes, you’ll know the difference. But you might like this even more.

    And if you love ‘eggy’ vegan breakfasts then you’ll also love our vegan shakshuka and our vegan quiche.

    Tofu scramble topped with chopped chives on a white plate with fried tomato and sliced avocado.

    How To Make Vegan Tofu Scramble

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    • Start off with mashing firm tofu with a fork, leaving some nice chunks.
    Mashing tofu with a fork.
    • Then get started on your ‘egg’ sauce. 
    • Add nutritional yeast, turmeric, paprika, dijon mustard, garlic powder, black salt (see more about this magic ingredient below) and onion powder to a bowl.
    Spices for tofu scramble in a bowl.
    • Add soy milk.
    Pouring soy milk into a bowl with spices.
    • Whisk it up so that you have a nice sauce.
    Tofu scramble sauce in a white bowl with a whisk.
    • Melt vegan butter in a frying pan and then add the mashed tofu and fry it until lightly browned, being careful not to break it up too much when you move it around the frying pan. 
    • Then you add your ‘egg’ sauce and fold it in with your tofu. Fry it up together until you achieve a nice consistency. 

    TIP: Don’t cook it too long and dry it out, you want it to have that slightly soft scrambled egg sort of feeling to it.

    Tofu scramble in a frying pan with a wooden spatula.

    Black Salt aka Kala Namak

    Black salt is an ingredient that I only recently discovered. Also known by its fancy name: kala namak.

    This fancy salt is not actually black in color at all, so don’t be fooled, but what it’s got going for it in abundance is eggy flavor! I’m not even kidding.

    In fact if you just put some on your finger and lick it off you might be a bit horrified because it’s like egg flavor times 100. It’s super strong!

    So a little goes a long way. We use ¼ teaspoon in this recipe and find it’s enough. You might want to add a bit more once you’re used to it – if you like it – but start slow.

    If you don’t have any black salt on hand, you can switch it for regular salt, but I highly recommend getting some black salt and giving it a try.

    Tofu scramble topped with chopped chives on a white plate with fried tomato and sliced avocado.

    Serving Suggestions

    This tofu scramble is best served hot, topped with some chopped chives, with or without toast and with some sliced avocado and fried tomato on the side. Or serve it alongside avocado toast. It’s also really delicious with homemade salsa or pico de gallo.

    Storing Tips

    Keep leftovers stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a hot frying pan.

    Tofu scramble topped with chopped chives on a white plate with sliced avocado and fried tomato.

    More Delicious Savory Vegan Breakfast Recipes

    1. Vegan Omelette
    2. Vegan Frittata
    3. Vegan Hash Browns
    4. Vegan Bacon
    5. Vegan Scrambled Eggs (No Tofu)
    6. Vegan French Toast
    Tofu scramble topped with chopped chives on a white plate with a fork.

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vegan tofu scramble with sliced avocado and fried tomatoes on a white plate.

    Super Eggy Tofu Scramble

    High protein, super eggy tofu scramble! This satisfying vegan breakfast tastes just like scrambled eggs. Perfect for vegans who miss eggs.
    4.94 from 199 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 206kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces Extra Firm Tofu (226g)
    • 1 Tbsp Vegan Butter
    • 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
    • ½ tsp Turmeric
    • ½ tsp Paprika
    • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
    • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
    • ¼ tsp Black Salt Kala Namak*
    • ¼ tsp Onion Powder
    • ⅓ cup Soy Milk (80ml)

    For Serving:

    • Black Pepper
    • Chopped Chives
    • Fried Tomatoes
    • Sliced Avocado
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    Instructions

    • Mash the tofu with a fork but leave some nice big chunks.
    • Add the nutritional yeast, turmeric, paprika, dijon mustard, garlic powder, black salt and onion powder to a bowl. Then add the soy milk and whisk it in so you have a nice sauce.
    • Add the vegan butter to a frying pan and heat until hot. Add the tofu and fry it until lightly browned, being careful not to break it up too much when moving it around the pan.
    • Add the sauce and fold it in. Fry it until you’ve achieved desired consistency, the tofu will absorb the sauce so you can have it as wet or as dry as you like.
    • Top with some black pepper and chopped chives and serve with some fried tomatoes and sliced avocado.

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    Notes

    1. You can switch the black salt for regular salt if you don’t want to use it/can’t get hold of it but I do recommend you get some and try it! You just won’t believe the eggy flavor it brings!
    2. Nutritional estimate is based on the tofu scramble only, without any extras for serving like fried tomato or sliced avocado.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.8g | Protein: 20.3g | Fat: 13.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Sodium: 486mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 1.2g
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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Nic says

      January 10, 2025 at 4:12 am

      I love this tofu scramble recipe and have been using it for many years. The only thing I change is swapping out vegan butter for olive oil and adding some cubed veggies. Always a winner, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Take it from a 18 year veteran of being vegan, this is the only recipe you need.5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        January 14, 2025 at 12:55 pm

        Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe Nic. Thanks so much for your great review!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer G. says

      December 12, 2024 at 4:24 pm

      Can I leave out the turmeric? I am allergic to it.

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        January 14, 2025 at 12:55 pm

        Yes you can Jennifer.

        Reply
    3. Danielle says

      November 01, 2024 at 4:30 pm

      Hi – do you press your tofu first for this recipe or no?

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        December 04, 2024 at 1:24 pm

        No need to press your tofu Danielle!

        Reply
    4. Maryann says

      August 18, 2024 at 2:22 pm

      This was amazing wonderful and delicious!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        August 21, 2024 at 11:53 am

        Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe Mayann!

        Reply
    5. Roz says

      August 06, 2024 at 12:33 am

      After years of making this, it is still a winner. Once the “egg” is set I add black beans, onions, peppers, ground impossible sausage and a bit of shredded vegan cheese.

      Enjoy with sliced bread, bagels, english muffins, tortilla its extremely versatile.

      Even omnivores enjoy it.5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        August 06, 2024 at 8:12 am

        Thanks so much for sharing and for your wonderful review Roz!

        Reply
    6. Joanna Dunne says

      July 03, 2024 at 11:00 am

      My favourite recipe. So easy to make and absolutely delicious. I now make sure I’ve always got plenty of tofu in.5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        July 04, 2024 at 10:38 am

        Awesome Joanna! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    7. Alexa says

      May 31, 2024 at 7:01 pm

      THE best tofu scramble recipe! I’ve tried many that are good but none are moist and creamy like this. The sauce makes all the difference. I eat it hot but also use leftovers with chopped veggies and dressing for eggless salad. Thanks so much for your creation!5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        June 03, 2024 at 8:10 am

        Yay! So glad to hear you enjoy the recipe Alexa! Thanks so much for your lovely review!

        Reply
    8. Amber says

      March 21, 2024 at 1:47 pm

      If I ever want to make anything this is the first website I go to. I’ve tried a number of different scrambled tofu recipes but they just weren’t quite right & I gave up with it, after making this I ended up eating it 4 times in one week, it’s just so good! This has become a breakfast staple so if you’re missing scrambled eggs this is the one.5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        April 18, 2024 at 12:16 pm

        That’s great Amber! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    9. Kimberli says

      February 17, 2024 at 9:28 pm

      Thank You so very much for this recipe!!! My husband and I eat this at least 4 times a week! We put it in Lavash Bread with avocado, salsa and spinach. It’s so filling and keeps us going until dinner! I make it in a non-stick pan, so I can omit the butter, I use a little water instead of the milk to make the sauce, and add a little more garlic and onion. I’ve been doing Weight Watchers, so these minor adjustments make it very few WW Points. My parents, who are a little confused as to why we’ve gone vegan, LOVE this recipe, too …. Although they thought I’d made them scrambled eggs the first few times they ate it, and I didn’t bother to correct them! Thanks again for all you do!!! We haven’t had any recipe of yours that hasn’t been OUTSTANDING 🩷🩷🩷5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        March 14, 2024 at 3:46 pm

        Happy to hear you and your husband enjoy the recipe Kimberli! Thanks so much for sharing and for your lovely review!

        Reply
    10. Elisabeth Bohl says

      February 09, 2024 at 9:56 am

      This is unbelievably amazing. I’ve been missing scrambled eggs since we became vegan, now I don’t have to. It tastes just like scrambled eggs.5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        February 16, 2024 at 8:41 am

        Awesome Elizabeth! So happy to hear you and your family enjoy the recipe! Thanks so much for your amazing review!

        Reply
    11. Jeff says

      November 26, 2023 at 7:19 pm

      Fabulous recipe! indeed, very eggy and yummy.

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        November 27, 2023 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks so much Jeff!

        Reply
    12. Diane K says

      November 12, 2023 at 3:45 pm

      Simply delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        November 17, 2023 at 9:08 am

        Thanks so much Diane!

        Reply
    13. Holly says

      November 12, 2023 at 2:30 pm

      I can’t believe this recipe doesn’t have more reviews. I needed to change that 😉

      We make this tofu dish a few times a month, and it’s probably one of my favourite ways to serve tofu. Whenever anyone is complaining about “tofu not tasting good”, I make them this dish. It is always met with good reviews!

      We add spinach or broccoli in the last few minutes of cooking, but otherwise everything is pretty much the same.

      Thanks for the yums!5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        November 17, 2023 at 9:09 am

        Haha, thanks so much for sharing and for your wonderful review Holly! 🙂

        Reply
      • Barbara says

        February 11, 2024 at 4:49 pm

        I made a boo boo and added the sauce ingredients directly into the tofu before browning it, and yet, it turned out delicious.
        I’ve been making tofu scramble for years and this is so far the most delicious recipe I’ve come across!!

        Reply
        • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

          February 16, 2024 at 8:33 am

          That’s good to know Barbara! Thanks so much for sharing!

          Reply
    14. Christophe Chateau says

      September 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm

      Super easy to make and always tastes great. I add extra smoked hot paprika and a splash of hot sauce for a kick.5 stars

      Reply
      • Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says

        September 29, 2023 at 12:20 pm

        Yum! Thanks for your wonderful review Christophe.

        Reply
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