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Tofu Southwest Breakfast Scramble

Laurel Braun
This breakfast scramble is a total upgrade from your typical tofu scramble and it only takes a couple of extra minutes. This bowl is a big hearty bowl of goodness and ready in only a few minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Bowls, Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 2
Calories 569 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 350 g block of extra-firm tofu
  • ½ tsp kala namak black salt, ground
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (opt.)
  • 1 tbsp non-dairy unsweetened milk
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup tortilla chips*
  • ½ cup salsa of choice green or red
  • ½ cup non-dairy cheddar cheese**
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • pickled red onions to taste (opt.)
  • hot sauce to taste (opt.)

Directions

  • Use your hands to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the tofu, then crumble it into a bowl and set aside while you preheat a non-stick sauce pan (with a matching lid) over medium-high heat with the vegetable oil.
  • Once hot and shimmering, add in the chunks of tofu. Use a spatula to break them into your desired size before adding in the kala namak and nutritional yeast (if using). Stir well to combine and continue breaking up the pieces. As it dries out, add in a few tbsp of milk.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the black beans and tortilla chips. Break up the tortilla chips with your spatula and cook for one minute before adding in the salsa and half of the cheese. Toss to combine, then top with the remaining cheese and cover with a lid.
  • Set a timer for 3 minutes and allow the mixture to cook. Meanwhile, chop up your cilantro. After 3 minutes, turn down the heat to medium-low and set another timer for 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Once the mixture is heated through and the cheese has melted, add the cilantro and serve immediately. Add hot sauce and pickled red onions if desired.

Notes

Gluten-Free: Double check tortilla chips for GF.
Vegetarian: Use dairy cheese and milk and omit nutritional yeast.
Kala Namak: Don’t like the eggy flavour/taste? No problem, just use regular salt.
Nutrition Per ServingCalories 569 kcal | Carbohydrates 48 g | Protein 34.4 g | Fat 29 g   Sodium 1,572 mg | Potassium 917 mg | Fiber 13.2 g | Folate 210 μg | Vitamin A 18.4 μg | Vitamin C 11.6 mg | Calcium: 907.3 mg | Iron: 7.8 mg | Vitamin C 10 mg | Calcium: 20.5 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less, 60 minutes or less, any season, dairy-free, egg free, gluten-free, meat alternative recipes, one pot meals, quick meals, stove top, tofu recipes, vegan, vegetarian