Southwest Tofu Scramble Bowl
A savory, plant-based scramble featuring protein-rich tofu and hearty black beans. Infused with warm Southwest spices and topped with creamy avocado.
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
This meal scales up beautifully. Double or triple the recipe and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days for a grab-and-go lunch option.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep oz firm tofu (drained), cup canned black beans (rinsed), medium avocado (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Using your hands or a fork
Using your hands or a fork, crumble the firm tofu directly into the pan. Stir in a pinch of salt, black pepper, ground cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the tofu begins to brown slightly.
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Add the rinsed black beans and halved…
Add the rinsed black beans and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for another 3 minutes until the beans are heated through and the tomatoes just begin to soften and release their juices.
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Stir in the fresh spinach and cook…
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until it is just wilted.
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Transfer the scramble to a bowl and…
Transfer the scramble to a bowl and top with the sliced avocado before serving. Squeeze the fresh lime wedge over the top if desired.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
A scramble is very forgiving with…
A scramble is very forgiving with moisture, so you do not need to press the tofu beforehand; just drain the excess water from the package.
This meal scales up beautifully
This meal scales up beautifully. Double or triple the recipe and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days for a grab-and-go lunch option.
Squeezing fresh lime juice over the…
Squeezing fresh lime juice over the top right before eating brightens the flavors and increases iron absorption from the beans and spinach.
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