Plant based Tofu scramble - High protein recipe

Tofu scramble with veggies and navy beans

Tofu scramble on low carb high fiber tortilla

Tofu scramble burrito with salsa

Tofu scramble with navy beans and toast

This is a healthy breakfast recipe that is easy to make in less than 15 minutes.

You can eat it as a burrito with a low carb, high fiber tortilla or with a slice of low carb high fiber bread, which is what I did. This is a great option for those who want to follow a healthy plant based diet rich in protein without causing inflammation from animal products. It meets the protein needs of the elderly, those who have kidney disease and anyone looking for adding protein to preserve muscle mass without animal products.

Recipe

Serving in this recipe 2

Ingredients

Firm tofu 8 oz

Veggies (red and yellow mini peppers, jalapenos, tomatoes) chopped

Pinto beans 2 tablespoons

Spices:

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Chilli powder 1/4 tsp (optional)

Black pepper 1/4 tsp ground

Coriander powder 1 tsp

Himalayan salt 1/4 tsp or to taste

Ginger powder or chopped ginger (optional)

Little olive oil for sautéing veggies

Cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

Place oil in a pan and saute all veggies, add the spices and salt. After a 2-3 minutes of cooking add in the tofu scrambled. Add the cooked pinto beans (canned is fine too). Then stir fry for a few minutes and enjoy as a burrito or with a side of toast.

Protein: 28 gms for 2 servings

Estimated nutrition information:

Burrito nutrition Info:

40 gms of protein

18 gms of fiber

Toast and scramble:

37 gms of protein

14 gms of fiber

Try this today and use your choice of veggies. Spinach, onions and mushrooms can be added as well. From an Ayurvedic perspective it has all 6 tastes to satisfy the pallete and prevent cravings.

Sweet: tortilla or toast

Salt

Sour: tomatoes

Pungent: spices and peppers

Bitter: peppers, spinach if added

Astringent: Navy beans