Mexican Tofu Scramble
Updated May 17, 2011
I hate being sick. It is not fun, but I REALLY hate being sick when I am traveling. I am on a work trip and woke up with the flu this morning. The hotel staff bought me some medicine, I am extremely grateful for their help, but I really just want to go home. I need my own bed and my hubs. I have been trying to rest, but I am still not feeling better. I hope I can survive the rest of the week. Luckily, my co-workers stepped it up today and covered my duties. They are the best. I owe them big time.
I don’t feel like food today, but hopefully you will enjoy this post:) Last week we made a Mexican Tofu Scramble and it was sooooo good! I like tofu, but have never tried to scramble it. I wasn’t sure if I would like it and I was really worried if Joshua would like it. Well, it was a huge success! Two thumbs up all around the table:)
Tofu really takes on any flavor you want it to, so we went with Mexican. We sauteed onion, garlic, and red peppers and added in the crumbled tofu and diced green chiles. We seasoned everything with chili powder, cumin, and cilantro for an added kick.
We served up our scramble in a whole wheat tortilla with the works: diced tomatoes, avocado, fresh salsa, and cheese for Josh. I loved this meal! It was delicious and nutritious! Try scrambling tofu instead of eggs! I know we will be making this one again.
Mexican Tofu Scramble
(Printable Recipe)
½ red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red pepper, diced
Extra firm tofu (we used ½ package)
Diced green chiles
Chili powder
Cumin
Cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper
Whole wheat tortillas
Diced tomatoes
Diced avocado
Fresh salsa
Shredded cheese
1. Take the tofu and press it between two plates to drain out the liquid. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
2. Saute the onion, garlic, and red pepper in a little olive oil, in a large skillet until tender.
3. Crumble the tofu into the large skillet and add the green chiles.
4. Add the chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Add a little and taste. If you want more flavor, add in more seasonings. We didn’t measure, sorry!
5. Cook for about 5-7 minutes.
6. Serve scramble in a whole wheat tortilla.
7. Add tomatoes, avocado, salsa, and cheese.
I’M NOT big into tofu but this sounds like a great recipe…must try more of it… and anything with aguacate i it makes me really happy!
feeling better? i know u weren’t via twitter.. 🙁
I’m sorry you’re not feeling well. Feel better soon!
~ingrid
I love tofu so much; it’s such a great source of protein. Just love it! I love what you’ve done with this wrap/scramble. Soo delicious!
Awe, so sorry I have been MIA and missed this. I hope you’re all better now! The scramble looks delish!!!!
Thanks for sending us something while you were sick! Love your take and ambition to make scrambled tofu! I’ve been making it for years with all sorts of different spices and tweeking cooking time trying to come up with my favorite. Think adding chiles and fresh herbs is great!! I tend to like to add all the ingredients as you did, then add vegi broth or water back into it and cook med-high stiring occasionally. Then let it brown slightly to sear some flavor in but it still stays moist. Cheers!
thats like tahu bulat dadakan, but i like this 🙂