Tofu Scramble Vegan Breakfast Bowl (Printable Version)

A protein-rich morning bowl with spiced tofu, roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, spinach, and avocado.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 2 cups fresh spinach
03 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Tofu

07 - 14 oz firm tofu, drained and crumbled

→ Grains

08 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
09 - 2 cups water

→ Seasonings and Oils

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
16 - Pinch of black salt (kala namak), optional

→ Optional Toppings

17 - Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and tender, stirring halfway through cooking.
03 - While sweet potatoes roast, combine rinsed quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
05 - Add crumbled tofu, turmeric, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes until heated through and lightly golden. Sprinkle in black salt at the end for enhanced eggy flavor if desired.
06 - Add spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top each with tofu scramble, roasted sweet potatoes, and avocado slices. Garnish with green onions and fresh herbs.
08 - Serve immediately while components are warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tofu gets this savory, almost eggy richness that somehow tastes more indulgent than scrambled eggs ever did.
  • Every element comes together at slightly different times, so your bowl is always warm, textured, and feels like you actually planned something.
  • It fills you up completely but leaves you energized instead of sluggish, which might sound small until you're bouncing through your whole morning.
02 -
  • If your avocado is hard, buy it today and eat this tomorrow—there's no rushed avocado salvation, and a mushy one changes the whole texture situation.
  • Don't skip draining the tofu thoroughly; water is the enemy of golden color and good flavor absorption, so press it between paper towels if you have time.
  • Black salt is not a requirement, but it's the difference between a nice breakfast and one that tastes genuinely egg-like in a way that surprises even seasoned vegans.
03 -
  • Don't skip the black salt if you can find it at any Indian market or online—it's inexpensive and transforms the entire tofu experience into something that genuinely tastes like breakfast you didn't expect to be vegan.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes cut smaller than you think you need them to; they continue to soften slightly as they cool, and small pieces mean more edges to caramelize and crisp up.
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