Savory Tofu & Sausage Scramble
A quick, high-protein plant-based breakfast featuring seasoned tofu and savory vegan sausage. Cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach add color and essential nutrients to start your day right.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep vegan breakfast sausage links (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
- 01
Heat the olive oil in a skillet…
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced vegan breakfast sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned.
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Push the sausage to one side of…
Push the sausage to one side of the pan. Crumble the firm tofu directly into the empty side.
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Sprinkle the tofu with the ground turmeric
Sprinkle the tofu with the ground turmeric, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well, cooking until the tofu is warmed through and resembles scrambled eggs.
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Mix the sausage and tofu together
Mix the sausage and tofu together, then toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and baby spinach.
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Sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes…
Sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly and the spinach is fully wilted. Transfer to a plate and serve hot.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
For a firmer
For a firmer, meatier scramble texture, gently press the tofu in a clean towel for a few minutes before crumbling to remove excess water.
Black salt (kala namak) gives a…
Black salt (kala namak) gives a traditional, sulfurous "eggy" flavor. Add a pinch at the very end of cooking if desired.
You can easily double this recipe…
You can easily double this recipe and save half for tomorrow. It stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheats beautifully.
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