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An angled photograph of a vegan breakfast plate of tofu vegetable quinoa scramble.
3.75 from 20 votes

Tofu Quinoa Veggie Scramble

Author - Gena Hamshaw
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (or a few tablespoons water or broth)
  • 1 small white or yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini, halved lengthwise and then cut into thin, half-moon shapes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 15- ounce block of extra-firm tofu, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3-4 handfuls baby spinach, chopped kale, or another leafy green of choice
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • For serving: Freshly chopped herbs, walnut parmesan, or yum sauce

Instructions

  • Heat the oil (or water/broth) in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, peppers, and zucchini. Sauté the vegetables, stirring often, for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion is clear and soft. Add the garlic and sauté for one more minute, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low, then add the tofu, quinoa, nutritional yeast, turmeric, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir everything to combine well. Add the baby greens, if using, and continue cooking the scramble, stirring it gently, until the greens are tender and wilted (about 3 minutes). Stir in the lemon juice, taste the scramble, and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve with any toppings of choice alongside fresh fruit, toast, or any accompaniments you like.

Notes

Leftover scramble will keep for up to four days in an airtight container in the fridge.