Mexican Styled Tofu Scramble
A savory, protein-rich scramble featuring crumbled firm tofu, colorful bell pepper, and fresh spinach seasoned with warm Mexican spices.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Laura + Lila
Laura created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: This scramble keeps beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave for 1 minute before serving.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the tofu by draining it well…
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Prepare the tofu by draining it well…
Prepare the tofu by draining it well and gently patting it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Crumb the tofu into bite-sized pieces with your hands into a small bowl.
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Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick…
Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add the chopped bell pepper and chopped…
Add the chopped bell pepper and chopped red onion to the hot skillet. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion turns translucent.
Look for: the vegetables begin to soften and the onion turns translucent
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Stir in the garlic powder
Stir in the garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, and nutritional yeast, mixing well for 30 seconds until the spices become fragrant.
Look for: the spices become fragrant
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Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet…
Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and gently fold it with the spiced vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is heated through and lightly golden.
Look for: the tofu is heated through and lightly golden
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Toss in the fresh spinach leaves and…
Toss in the fresh spinach leaves and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves are fully wilted. Season with salt and black pepper.
Look for: the leaves are fully wilted
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Serve warm
Serve warm, optionally topped with sliced avocado for rich, healthy fats.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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