Tofu Vegetable Scramble

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Tofu Vegetable ScrambleEasy
Makes 4 small or 2 large portions

Tofu can be the starring player of a meal or it can be disguised in many ways in cuisines of all kinds. Use your imagination with this very versatile and nutritious food.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 box (15 ounces) firm tofu, drained
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (about 6 medium mushrooms)
• 3 green onions, minced
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Sprinkle of sweet or hot paprika (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
• Few drops of hot sauce or salsa (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until tender. Add tofu, crumbling it into small clumps about the size of scrambled egg pieces.
2. Add soy sauce and turmeric.
3. Stir mixture for a few minutes until the color is fairly uniform.
4. Add green onions and cook over medium heat until the tofu is hot.
5. Add paprika, mustard or hot sauce for a spicy touch.

Serving Suggestions
Add chopped vegetables such as green or red bell peppers, red onions, broccoli, spinach, Swiss chard, bok choy or kale. Add shredded cheese, or some Canadian bacon or turkey sausage. Add tofu to your usual vegetable scramble, using whole eggs, egg whites or an egg substitute

Nutrition at a Glance (per serving)

Calories: 150
Total fat: 10g
Total carbohydrate: 4g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Protein: 13g*
*equivalent to 2 oz. meat