Savory Tofu Scramble With Bell Pepper And Avocado
A hearty, plant-based breakfast featuring protein-rich tofu and creamy avocado. Spiced with turmeric and nutritional yeast, it delivers classic savory flavors while keeping your energy steady.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Steadier energy
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Chop your peppers and onions the night before and store them in an airtight container to save time on busy mornings.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Drain the firm tofu and gently press…
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Drain the firm tofu and gently press…
Drain the firm tofu and gently press out excess water using a clean towel. Crumble it into bite-sized pieces using your hands or a fork.
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Chop the bell pepper and red onion…
Chop the bell pepper and red onion into small, 1/2-inch dice.
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper and onion, sautéing until they begin to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Look for: they begin to soften
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Push the vegetables to the side of…
Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the crumbled tofu. Sprinkle generously with turmeric (for that classic egg-like color), garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.
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Stir everything together and cook for another…
Stir everything together and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the tofu is heated through and lightly golden.
Look for: the tofu is heated through and lightly golden
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Transfer the scramble to a plate and…
Transfer the scramble to a plate and top with slices of avocado.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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