Tofu, Asparagus & Mushroom Scramble
A savory, protein-packed breakfast scramble featuring extra-firm tofu, earthy cremini mushrooms, and crisp asparagus. Tender asparagus and nutritional yeast add savory depth to start your day right.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Hot flashes
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Low energy
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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
This scramble batch-cooks wonderfully. Double or triple the recipe and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days for instant morning meals.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup asparagus (chopped), cup cremini mushrooms (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. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped asparagus, sautéing until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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Drain any excess liquid from the tofu
Drain any excess liquid from the tofu, then crumble it directly into the pan using your hands or a fork.
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Season the mixture with sea salt
Season the mixture with sea salt, black pepper, turmeric for a golden color, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast for a savory, protein-rich boost.
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Stir and cook for another 3 to…
Stir and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the tofu is heated through and the flavors are well combined.
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While the scramble finishes
While the scramble finishes, toast the slice of whole wheat bread. Serve the scramble hot alongside the toast.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
For a slightly softer
For a slightly softer, egg-like texture, you can use firm tofu instead of extra-firm, but extra-firm holds its shape beautifully for a hearty scramble.
This scramble batch-cooks wonderfully
This scramble batch-cooks wonderfully. Double or triple the recipe and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days for instant morning meals.
If your pan gets too dry…
If your pan gets too dry while cooking the mushrooms, add a small splash of water rather than extra oil to steam the asparagus quickly.
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