By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 4
108 cal · 27 min
Tofu Scramble
Recipe GLPRd625c3fee0d559
A savory, plant-based scramble featuring crumbled extra-firm tofu seasoned with warm spices like turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika. Caramelized onions and soft cherry tomatoes create a rich base, while fresh parsley adds brightness. Serve warm on its own or with toasted rye bread for a satisfying vegan breakfast or light meal.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely sliced
1 large garlic clove, crushed
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
280 grams extra-firm tofu
100 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
½ small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Rye bread, toasted, for serving (optional)
Directions
Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes until the onion turns golden brown and becomes soft and sticky.
Stir in the crushed garlic, turmeric, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
Place the extra-firm tofu in a bowl and roughly mash it with a fork, leaving some larger pieces intact for texture. Add the mashed tofu to the pan and stir to combine with the spices and onions.
Cook the tofu mixture for 3 minutes, stirring gently, allowing it to warm through and absorb the flavors.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down and soften.
Remove from heat and gently fold the chopped parsley through the mixture. Serve warm on its own or with toasted rye bread, if desired.
Comments
Tofu and all spices are readily available at every Charlotte chain, and rye bread is standard at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger, making this a straightforward shop. At roughly $1.50–$2.00 per serving, it's economical; the cost driver is tofu, which is cheap protein. The stated 27 minutes is honest for a one-pan scramble with no hidden chopping time. It's a light breakfast or lunch for one or two; feeding four requires either a second skillet or acceptance that the tofu will cook unevenly, and leftovers don't reheat well once the tofu has absorbed the pan's moisture, so plan for same-night only.
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