Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

red bell pepper

diced

0.5 cup

carrot

diced

0.5 cup

green onions

chopped

1 tsp

garlic

minced

0.5 tsp

ground cumin

0.25 tsp

ground turmeric

14 unit

medium tofu

drained and crumbled

0.5 tsp

hot sauce

2 tbsp

cilantro

chopped

1 unit

salsa

for garnish

Step 1
~2 min

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.

Step 2
~2 min

Add the diced red bell pepper and carrot to the skillet.

Step 3
~2 min

Cook for 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender.

Step 4
~2 min

Stir in the chopped green onions, minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground turmeric.

Step 5
~2 min

Cook for 1 minute more, allowing the spices to become fragrant.

Step 6
~2 min

Add the crumbled tofu and hot sauce to the skillet.

Step 7
~2 min

Cook for 5 minutes, or until the tofu is heated through and any excess liquid has cooked off.

Step 8
~2 min

Stir in the chopped cilantro.

Step 9
~2 min

Serve the tofu scramble immediately, garnished with salsa.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tang.

For a creamier scramble, add a splash of plant-based milk.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time by dicing vegetables.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with toast or tortillas

Serve with avocado slices

Serve with a side of fruit

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Black beans
Avocado
Corn tortillas

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

Inspired by traditional Southwestern cuisine, adapted for a vegetarian diet.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Brunch gatherings
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Weekends

Popularity Score

65/100

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