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Tofu scramble \u2014 two words that trigger visions of 70s-era hippie cookbooks, but also the college town vegetarian cafes of the 80s and 90s. And I\u2019m here for it. Still! After all these years. A tofu scramble is a great savory breakfast or brunch option, and deservedly more popular than ever. There are endless variations out there, but more often than not, I stick close to the spinach-flecked version I\u2019ve been making most of my adult life. It is flavor-packed with curry powder, starts with a simple onion-garlic base, and comes together in no time.
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A Bit of Context<\/h2>\n

As someone who has lived nearly my whole life in coastal California, tofu scrambles have always<\/em> been around. Or, that\u2019s how it has felt. I associated the tofu scramble with the vegetarian and vegan diets popular among hippie communities of the 1960s and 1970s. Over the years, tofu scramble recipes were published in niche cookbooks and counter-cultural books that became immensely popular – for example,\u00a0<\/span>Diet For a Small Planet<\/em>, Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook<\/em>, The Tassajara Recipe Book<\/em>, The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen<\/em>, and Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone<\/em>. Newspapers and magazines increasingly published tofu scramble recipes in the 1980s and 1990s and the popularity of the preparation expanded. Then the internet came along and boosted the reach to new audiences more rapidly through blog posts and socially networked videos, and here we are!<\/p>\n

Why are tofu scrambles increasingly popular?<\/span><\/h2>\n

People seem to be looking to replace what is familiar to them with meat-free alternatives to traditional breakfast dishes. As people <\/span>aspire to increase the number of <\/span>plant-based meals into their lives, an eggless scramble is a satisfying, hearty, and versatile vegan breakfast option that can be customized to suit a wide range of taste and dietary preferences. It\u2019s high in protein, delicious, and (when done well) packed with flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Switch it up!<\/h2>\n

Think of it this way, a tofu scramble is a great vegan alternative to scrambled eggs. If you miss the taste and feel of scrambled eggs, a tofu scramble can be a great alternative. The word \u201cscramble\u201d is misleading in this context, because you\u2019re not scrambling eggs in this case, but you get the idea. Even if you do eat eggs, this recipe is worth a try. It\u2019s a versatile alternative, and an all-around crowd-pleaser. But, honestly, you don\u2019t need to think of it as an alternative to anything. It\u2019s just a delicious something to eat in its own right. And! <\/span>It\u2019s a great one-pan camping recipe, and clean up is a breeze.
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Secrets To Making a Great Tofu Scramble<\/h2>\n

For this tofu scramble recipe, there are a few things to pay attention to.<\/p>\n

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  1. Buy extra-firm tofu<\/span>: For this recipe, go with extra-firm tofu. Keyword is extra.<\/li>\n
  2. Press the tofu<\/span>: The goal here is to confidently press as much liquid from the tofu as possible. Wrap the tofu in a clean towel, or bundle of paper towels until all the extra moisture is gone. Some people have\u00a0 <\/span>If you the patience to let the tofu sit under a press for a long time, but typically that\u2019s not me. Sourcing extra-firm tofu, and a quick press is all you need for this scramble.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Use strong seasoning<\/span>: Perceived blandness of the tofu is one of the common criticisms leveled against a tofu scramble recipe. Tofu can be a beautiful ingredient, simply prepared on its own, but in this case we\u2019re looking to super-charge it with color and flavor. Use a favorite curry powder, and be sure to season the scramble to taste prior to serving with salt. This little step makes all the difference.<\/li>\n
  4. Add seasonal vegetables<\/span>: One of the great things about a tofu scramble is the versatility. In this recipe I feature spinach as the vegetable. It brings, color, nutrition, and diversity to the scramble, but I encourage you to use what is available and in season. You can all other quick cooking vegetables along with the spinach or in place of it. Asparagus, broccoli florets, cabbage, cauliflower florets, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes are all great options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Key Tofu Scramble Ingredients<\/h2>\n