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Vegetarian "Bacon and Eggs" Tofu Scramble Recipe

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Tofu scramble is a popular vegetarian and vegan breakfast dish because it is quick and easy to make, nutritious - especially if you add extra veggies - and of course, very tasty as well! This recipe uses vegetarian "bacon" for a traditional American breakfast taste. You might want to try some other tofu scramble recipes.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 - 4 strips vegetarian mock bacon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 container firm or extra-firm tofu, well pressed and mashed
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos
  • 1/2 tsp nutritional yeast
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Cook the vegetarian "bacon" in olive oil for a few minutes, just until cooked but not crisp. Cut into bite-sized pieces.

Return bacon to the pan along with the mashed tofu, oniions, bell pepper, turmeric and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Sautee for a 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently and adding more oil if needed.

Remove fom heat and stir in nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

See also: More Tofu Scramble Recipes

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