Description
This easy scrambled tofu breakfast burrito recipe is a plant-based, protein-packed alternative to traditional scrambled eggs. With flavorful spices, sautéed kale, and optional toppings like salsa and avocado, these burritos make a delicious and nutritious breakfast that is both vegan and gluten-free. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite veggies, they are perfect for a healthy morning meal.
Ingredients
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Tofu Mixture
- 1 block of extra-firm tofu, water pressed
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped kale
- ½ of a small onion, diced
Assembly
- 4 burrito-size tortillas
- Salsa, to taste
- Avocado, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tofu: Using your fingers, crumble the extra-firm tofu into small pieces in a large mixing bowl to create a scrambled texture.
- Season the Tofu: Add the nutritional yeast, chili powder, garlic powder, and turmeric to the crumbled tofu and mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Sauté the Onions: Heat a nonstick or lightly greased pan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for about 3 minutes until they become translucent and soft.
- Cook the Tofu: Add the seasoned tofu to the pan with the onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the tofu to brown slightly and absorb the flavors.
- Add the Kale: Stir in the chopped kale and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the kale wilts and blends with the tofu mixture.
- Assemble the Burritos: Warm the burrito-size tortillas if desired. Spoon the tofu and kale mixture evenly onto each tortilla, then top with salsa and sliced avocado if using.
- Roll and Serve: Carefully roll up each tortilla into a burrito shape. Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious vegan breakfast burrito!
Notes
- Use up veggies in your crisper! You can skip the kale and substitute with diced zucchini, chopped spinach, grated broccoli or cauliflower, or cherry tomatoes for variety.
- Make sure the spices are dispersed evenly throughout the tofu mixture to ensure consistent flavor.
- For best results, use extra-firm tofu to achieve a firm, scramble-like texture in the burritos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
