Vegan Tofu Scramble

Ingredients

• Extra firm tofu (14 ounces, drained and pressed)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Onion (1 small, diced)
• Bell pepper (1 medium, diced (any color))
• Spinach (2 cups, fresh)
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish))
• Nutritional yeast (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
• Paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Cumin (1/2 teaspoon)
• Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Begin by draining and pressing the tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for about 15 minutes.
2. While the tofu is pressing, prepare the spice blend by mixing together the turmeric, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
3. Once pressed, crumble the tofu into a bowl using your hands or a fork. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the crumbled tofu and mix well to ensure even coating.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened.
5. Add the seasoned tofu to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through and slightly golden.
6. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted.
7. Season the scramble with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
8. Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the tofu scramble and mix well to combine. The nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor and boosts the protein content.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.