Tofu is an extremely versatile ingredient. You can fry it, bake it, marinade it, and now, you can even scramble it. It’s a rich source of protein and calcium and is a perfect substitute for meat or dairy products in many meals.
Whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or simply someone looking to vary their protein sources and try new things, this is worth a try.
Developed by our team of in-house nutritionists, this recipe is perfect for those lazy weekend mornings when you’re looking for something that packs a bit more punch than your typical weekday breakfasts.
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Otherwise, onto the good stuff.
Prep and cooking time: 20mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
100g (2) large mushrooms
150g cherry tomatoes
5 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
280g (1 packet) firm tofu, lightly mashed
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp milk alternative
2 slices sourdough or rye bread, toasted (optional)
1 large handful spinach
1 small handful chives, sliced
½ lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Method
- Preheat the oven to grill.
- Add the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes to a large, non-stick baking tray. Cover with 1 tbsp of the oil, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Grill for 10-15mins, or until the mushroom has reduced in size and is moist, and the tomatoes are lightly charred.
- Mash the tofu until it breaks up into small chunks.
- Mix the turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, and milk.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large, non-stick frying pan. Add the tofu, then the spice mix, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Serve the tofu ‘eggs’ with grilled mushrooms and tomatoes, fresh spinach, chives, toast (if using), and lemon wedges (if using).
