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Middle-Eastern Style Tofu Scramble
A savoury tofu scramble with tahini, turmeric, and room for many garnishes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 14–16 oz block firm tofu
- 1 shallot
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- Olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
For the sauce
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili or Aleppo powder, or chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 generous tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/3 cup oat milk
Optional additions and garnishes
- Spinach or other greens
- Fresh tomato
- Avocado
- Pomegranate
- Fresh herbs
- Seeds or nuts
- Black garlic
Method
- Press the tofu for 10–15 minutes, then crumble it.
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients.
- Cook the shallot in a little olive oil over low heat, then add the garlic.
- Add the crumbled tofu with salt and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add spinach or other greens just long enough to wilt.
- Finish with any garnishes you like.
Notes
Flexible and good for using whatever greens or toppings you have.