Mediterranean Tofu Scramble
A savory, plant-powered breakfast featuring crumbled tofu, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Quick to prepare and packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To save time on busy mornings, you can crumble the tofu and chop your tomatoes and olives the night before, storing them in a sealed container in the fridge.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Drain the firm tofu and crumble it…
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Drain the firm tofu and crumble it…
Drain the firm tofu and crumble it with your hands or a fork into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1/2 inch thick.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled tofu to the pan.
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Sprinkle the tofu generously with garlic powder
Sprinkle the tofu generously with garlic powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the tofu is heated through and slightly browned on the edges.
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Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and…
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and halved Kalamata olives, cooking for another 2 minutes to release their flavors.
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Add the baby spinach to the pan…
Add the baby spinach to the pan and gently fold it into the hot tofu mixture until the leaves are just wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, taste for seasoning, and serve immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If your sun-dried tomatoes are packed…
If your sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, you can use a spoonful of that flavorful oil to sauté the tofu instead of plain olive oil.
Turmeric is mostly used for a…
Turmeric is mostly used for a golden egg-like color here, but it also adds a gentle anti-inflammatory boost. A tiny pinch of black pepper helps your body absorb the active compounds.
To save time on busy mornings
To save time on busy mornings, you can crumble the tofu and chop your tomatoes and olives the night before, storing them in a sealed container in the fridge.
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