Quick vegan tofu scramble

Course Breakfast
Cuisine International
25 minutes
A very tasty vegan alternative to scrambled eggs. High in protein and super eggy and easy to customize with veggies and herbs for your best vegan egg scramble.
Scrambled tofu eggs

Quick vegan tofu scramble (scrambled eggs)

High protein and super eggy vegan tofu scramble! This hearty and satisfying vegan breakfast is super close to scrambled eggs in taste without actually being scrambled eggs, which is super cool! Perfect for vegans who miss eggs and those who just want a hearty healthy breakfast.

Scrambled tofu eggs

Quick vegan tofu scramble (scrambled eggs)

Hard to taste the difference with the real deal

You’ve never had tofu scramble quite like this! With its rich, creamy texture and surprisingly eggy flavor, it’s a delicious stand-in for classic scrambled eggs. Quick to whip up and endlessly versatile, it’s the ultimate vegan breakfast that might just make you rethink everything you knew about tofu.

This dish brings back the creamy, soft texture of scrambled eggs you might be missing—plus it’s bursting with flavor and loaded with plant-based protein (15g per serving!).

It’s incredibly easy to make and totally flexible. Everything comes together in one pan, so cleanup is a breeze—perfect for a quick and satisfying vegan breakfast any day of the week.

How to make vegan tofu scramble

So you start off with mashing up some firm tofu with a fork, leaving some nice chunks (see pic below).

Then you get started on your ‘egg’ sauce (see photo collage above). It’s a simple mix of nutritional yeast, turmeric, paprika, dijon mustard, garlic powder, black salt (see more about this magic ingredient below) and onion powder whisked up with some soy milk.

Melt some vegan butter in a frying pan and then add the mashed tofu and fry it until lightly browned, being careful not to break it up too much when you move it around the frying pan.

Pressing tofu for te scramble

What is Kala Namak?

Kala Namak, literally translated: black salt, is an unrefined, volcanic rock salt that is extracted in the Himalayas in India, Afghanistan and Pakistan, which is processed according to an age-old tradition. The mineral properties of the lava salt in combination with the harad seeds give kala namak a specific and refined aroma. It reminds me of the smell of hard-boiled eggs. Kala namak replaces the taste of eggs for vegans, I also use Kala Namak instead of salt when making veganaise, which makes it just that bit tastier.

This fancy salt is not actually black in color at all, so don’t be fooled, but what it’s got going for it in abundance is eggy flavor! I’m not even kidding. In fact if you just put some on your finger and lick it off you might be a bit horrified because it’s like egg flavor times 100. It’s super strong! So a little goes a long way. I actually use 1/4 tsp in this recipe and find it’s enough. You might want to add a bit more once you’re used to it – if you like it – but start slow.

Kala Namak (black salt), the key ingredient to any tofu (egg) scramble

Blacksalt from the Himalayas

Kala namak is extracted from ancient quarries at the foot of the Himalayas. Large, black salt chunks of approx. 100g-150g each are finely ground on site. Harad seeds – the fruit of the Terminalia chebula tree – are then cooked with the salt. Those pods are added, so that the salt ultimately not only gets its typical color, but also takes over the taste and aroma of these legumes.

Health benefits of Kala Namak

Kala Namak is not only used for the taste, but also for the health effects that it would have due to the trace minerals present in the salt. It helps with a healthy digestion and it has an anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effect. Kala Namak is one of the purest forms of salt. It has a lower sodium content than other salts and is therefore recommended for people with high blood pressure or a low-salt diet. Kala Namak is a pure, unrefined salt and therefore not contaminated with chemicals. It is mined in ancient, underground deposits that have never been exposed to air pollution.

Read the blog: Kala Namak (Black Salt): Everything you need to know.

Quick vegan tofu scramble

Ingredients

Tofu scramble
  • 220 grams tofu firm or extra firm
  • 85 milliliter soy milk unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kala Namak (black salt) freshly grinded
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • pinch white pepper
To serve
  • chives finely chopped
  • black pepper
  • paprika powder
Serves 4 persons (click to change)

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan
  • Mixing bowl
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Place a few layers of paper towels or a thin dish towel on a cutting board. Set the tofu on top, then place a heavy cookbook or a large plate with a few cans on it to weigh it down. Let the tofu press for 15 minutes to drain excess moisture.
    220 grams tofu
  • Make the eggy sauce. In a bowl, whisk together the turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kala namak, white pepper, tahini, Dijon mustard, and nutritional yeast. Pour in the milk gradually and whisk until you have a nice sauce.
    85 milliliter soy milk
    2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
    1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    1/4 teaspoon Kala Namak (black salt)
    pinch white pepper
    1 tablespoon tahini
  • Crumble the pressed tofu with your hands or with a fork into chunks, not too big or too small (see the photo above in the description).
  • Heat the oil and vegan butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the tofu and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let it sit between stirs so it can develop a light golden brown crust. Use a spatula to break up any large pieces, but avoid crumbling the tofu too much.
    1 tablespoon vegan butter
    1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • Pour in the eggy sauce and gently fold it into the tofu using a silicone spatula, making sure each piece is well coated. Continue cooking until the tofu reaches your preferred texture.
    For a drier scramble, cook for a few more minutes. For a softer, wetter texture, cook for just 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Finish the scramble with a few shakes of kala namak. Taste, and add a pinch of kosher salt or sea salt as needed. Serve topped with chives, freshly grinded black pepper and some paprika powder.
    chives
    paprika powder
    black pepper
Recipe notes
Type of tofu
Firm tofu offers the closest texture to scrambled eggs. If it's unavailable, extra-firm tofu works too—just squeeze out some moisture by hand instead of pressing it fully to avoid drying out the scramble (or press briefly for about 5 minutes). For an extra soft, custardy scramble, soft tofu is also an option.
Adding some greens
If you’d like to add a bit of greenery to your tofu scramble, finely chopped baby spinach or kale makes a great addition. The best time to incorporate it is right after you pour in the eggy sauce and begin folding everything together. Adding the greens at this stage allows them to cook down just enough without becoming overdone—they’ll start to wilt almost immediately from the heat of the pan and the sauce. Stir gently to mix them in evenly, and cook for another minute or two until the greens are tender and well incorporated into the scramble.
Nutrition
Sodium: 73mg (3%)Calcium: 524mg (52%)Vitamin C: 45mg (55%)Vitamin A: 336IU (7%)Sugar: 22g (24%)Fiber: 18g (75%)Potassium: 463mg (13%)Calories: 854kcal (43%)Monounsaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1g (6%)Fat: 3g (5%)Protein: 57g (114%)Carbohydrates: 155g (52%)Iron: 13mg (72%)
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  1. Dian
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    5 stars
    Took me a while to find nutritional yeast, but this was amazing! Thanks

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