Enjoy a satisfying plate of potato tofu scramble, a vegan breakfast. With only a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is perfect for starting your mornings right. Golden diced potatoes combined with scrambled tofu which you can pair with fresh vegetables.
What is a Tofu Potato Scramble?
Normally reserved as a vegan breakfast recipe, it's a tasty combination of crispy pan-fried potatoes and fluffy scrambled tofu, seasoned with salt and pepper.
I like to enjoy this recipe whenever I am craving potato and eggs, a meal I grew up on but gave up since switching my diet to a plant-based one (we call it batata wa bayd in Arabic, which is potato and eggs in English).
This tofu and potato recipe has been the answer to that craving.
Whilst it is labeled as a vegan breakfast food, I sometimes like to eat it for lunch or dinner. Because why not!?
Ingredients Highlight
The complete list of ingredients with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.
Scrambled tofu, will be made using this recipe for tofu and chickpea flour scramble make that exact quantity - do not change the quantity of the recipe, which uses firm tofu and classic tofu.
I do want to point out the ingredient agar agar, which is easily found at your local Asian grocer or this is the agar I like to use as it makes the scramble a little wobblier resembling eggs.
Also black salt is used specifically for it's eggy flavor, this is also called kala namak.
Janelle's Tip
Feel free to add additional diced vegetables or leafy greens to this potato tofu recipe for an extra dose of nutrients. You will need to adjust the oil, salt and pepper to accomodate for any additional ingredients used.
Looking for more ways to use potato? Check out this curated list of vegan potato recipes.
Or if your a tofu lover, make this tofu shish taouk, it's got so much flavor!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this scramble on its own for a quick and easy breakfast.
Enjoy it in a wrap or burrito for a more filling meal with or a couple of spoonfuls of tomato relish.
Top it with avocado or vegan cheese for some added flavor.
Serve it alongside toast and pan fried tomatoes for a more complete breakfast. Or try it with a side of deliciously easy vegan french toast.
My personal favorite way to enjoy this dish is to add the potato and tofu in iceberg lettuce cups and top each cup with chopped-up tomato with a sprinkle of herbs such as parsley and chives.
FAQ
Yes, absolutely! Sweet potatoes would be a delicious and nutritious alternative to regular potatoes in this recipe. Just follow the same steps as the potatoes within this recipe, though the cooking time will differ.
Yes, you can definitely make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it later. However, keep in mind that the potatoes may lose their crispiness when reheated and the tofu may not be as soft. I like to make 3 days' worth at a time, to help me save time.
More Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Try this vegan ejjeh it's an open-faced herb omelet.
Or this chickpea omelet, which can be enjoyed on its own or filled with veg.
Craving a McMuffin? Try this vegan breakfast sandwich.
If you like a sweet brekky, check out this vegan oat banana pancakes.
Are you a potato lover for brekky? Try these air fryer breakfast potatoes.
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Recipe
Easy Tofu Potato Scramble Vegan Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1 Tofu scramble make the recipe as is, do not adjust the quantities
- 300 grams All-rounder potatoes peeled and diced into ¾ of a centimetre (⅓ inch)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ⅓ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspooon Cracked black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a hot pan on high heat, and immediately add the diced potatoes. Pan-fry the potatoes until golden, about 7 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Add the salt and pepper halfway through.300 grams All-rounder potatoes, 1 tablespoon Olive oil, ⅓ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspooon Cracked black pepper
- Set the potatoes aside in a plate, prepare the tofu scramble according to the linked recipe in the same pan.1 Tofu scramble
- Once the scrambled tofu is ready, add the golden diced potatoes back to the pan and stir everything together until the potatoes and tofu are evenly combined. Turn off the heat and serve the potato tofu scramble topped with your favorite chopped herbs and fresh vegetables.
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Nutrition
N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
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Maria
This tofu and potato scramble is incredibly healthy and satisfying. I’m excited to make it again this weekend!