Oatmeal is my weekday staple, but when the weekend rolls around, I love to switch it up! Recently, we had guests over—friends who rarely eat plant-based—and I made this flavor-packed tofu scramble. I already knew it was delicious, but I was still surprised when they raved about how much it tasted like a classic egg scramble!
That’s the magic of simple, plant-forward swaps—you get all the flavor and nutrition, while also making a kinder, more sustainable choice for the planet.
🌍 Why This Scramble Is Good for You & the Planet
✅ Protein-Packed & Nutritious – Tofu is loaded with plant-based protein, calcium, and iron.
✅ Eco-Friendly – Swapping eggs for tofu dramatically reduces water use, land use, and carbon emissions.
✅ Simple & Delicious – No complicated ingredients, just whole, plant-based goodness.
Did you know? Egg production uses about 50 gallons of water per egg. This scramble? Way less. ✨ Choosing plant-based even a few times a week helps preserve resources, lower emissions, and protect animals. Win-win-win.
🍽 Ingredients
Don’t stress about measurements—chop what you like and toss it all in. Customize with your favorite veggies! Here’s what I typically use:
🥦 1 block of extra firm tofu (drained)
🌿 A handful (or two!) of spinach, chopped
🍄 A few mushrooms, chopped (shiitake are my go-to!)
🧄 A dash of garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic
✨ A good sprinkle of turmeric (adds color & anti-inflammatory benefits)
🧀 A small handful of plant-based cheese shreds (I love Miyoko’s Plant Milk Cheddar)
🌶️ Salt, pepper, & red pepper flakes to taste
🍞 Whole wheat pita, English muffins, or toast (check that the first ingredient says “whole”)
🔥 Directions
1️⃣ Sauté the Veggies – Toss spinach and mushrooms into a non-stick or cast iron pan. I skip oil and just add a splash of hot water from my kettle to soften the veggies. Stir in garlic.
2️⃣ Crumble the Tofu – Gently squeeze excess water from the tofu and crumble it into the pan by hand.
3️⃣ Season & Stir – Sprinkle in turmeric and stir. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to your taste.
4️⃣ Melt in the Cheese – Add your plant-based shreds and stir until melted and creamy.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy – Pile into a warm pita or top your toast or muffins.
💪 Packed with protein, fiber, flavor—and no need to overthink it. Just chop, toss, and enjoy!
🥑 Make It Your Own
Feeling adventurous? Add bell peppers, zucchini, onions, or whatever veggies you have on hand. The scramble welcomes it all.
🎉 Try It & Tag Us!
Let us know how your scramble turns out! Share a pic or reel and tag @PigsAreSmart—we might even feature your creation.
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