MY FAVORITE TEX-MEX TOFU SCRAMBLE

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My Favorite Tex-Mex Tofu Scramble image

This is one of my all-time favorite ways to prepare tofu. It's not fussy, and can easily be adapted to suit your tastes. It is based on a Moosewood recipe.

Provided by chiclet

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
14 ounces firm tofu, drained
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups diced bell peppers (mixed colors is nice)
1 jalapeno, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
1/2 lime
3 (10 inch) tortillas or 2 cups cooked rice
salsa (for serving)
chopped scallions (optional) or cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sautee onion until translucent and beginning to soften, stirring frequently (about 5 minutes).
  • Add peppers, jalapeno, salt, and spices and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  • Crumble tofu into pan, and stir to combine. Squirt lime juice over tofu/veggie mixture and cook 4-5 minutes more, WITHOUT STIRRING.
  • Add salt and chili powder to taste and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  • Wrap in warmed tortillas or serve over rice, with salsa and cilantro to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.7, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 1247.2, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 18.5

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