Mexican Style Tofu Scramble
Mexican Style Tofu Scramble is SOOO delicious! It has the perfect balance of spice, it’s loaded with protein, healthy, and easy to make! If food had moxie, this recipe would claim it. She don’t mess around, aight?! She’s fierce, fiery, and full of flavor… I’m actually eating my leftovers as I write this. Though sadly, I am not devouring it with my avocado toast this time. I made this Sunday morning because I was craving a scramble. It had been a while since I’d made one and I’d been staring the soy chorizo in its face for weeks now just waiting to taste it’s deliciousness. If you’ve never had soy chorizo, you’re missin’ out. It’s freakin’ amazing!
The weather was super crappy this weekend in Portland. I shot 4 recipes on Saturday and the natural light blew… hard. It was a clearer day on Sunday but still not sunny per se. However, it wasn’t raining (woo-hoo!) and I was craving some seriously delicious eats. Also, I knew we’d be going to the farm to get our Christmas tree etc later and wanted a solid belly. Aaannnd, because I knew I’d be walking around with a thermos of adult warmth. 😉 How else does one pick a Christmas tree?! The kiddo was pretty cute decorating that fabulously aromatic green giant later that evening but I definitely went through and reorganized everyone’s ornament hanging… sigh… the nature of a borderline ‘OCD-er.’
This Mexican Style Tofu Scramble is loaded with tofu, soy chorizo, spinach, mushrooms, spices, beans, olives, and more to ensure a flavor explosion – pinata style – in your mouth. The drool is real here. I just housed my leftovers and am already regretting not having made more. Although, I’m trying to stay away from ‘Mr. Gluttony.’ If you’ve been reading my previous posts, you’ll know that I’m attempting to ‘cleanse’ and shed some lbs, instead of packing more on for the holiday season. #thestruggleisreal. 😉 All that aside, this dish is dope, so get the fiery fiesta on in your mouth! Eat up and enjoy!
PS- Some pics of the tree decorating for shits and giggles 😉
PPS-And, sigh… when your child kindly attempts to sweep up the needles by himself because he’s Mr. Freakin’ Independent and makes an even bigger mess. Good thing he’s so stinkin’ cute! 😉
- 1/2 brick of tofu - drained & crumbled
- Large handful of baby spinach
- 1/2 C soy chorizo (I used a heaping 1/2 cup) (I used Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo)
- 1 C sliced mushrooms (I used white)
- 1 Tbl chopped garlic cloves
- 1/3 C chili style pinto beans (you can use regular pinto or black but it will change the flavor a bit)
- 1/4 C sliced black olives
- 1/4 C red onion -diced
- 1/2 Tbl of taco seasoning
- 2 Tbl fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 an avocado for toast (optional)
- 2 Tbl Tofutti or a vegan cream cheese
- Oil or spray for pan
- Heat oil in pan
- Add onions and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally (I like the onions, garlic, and mushrooms to be browned a bit)
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes - stir enough so they don't burn
- Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt and cook until browned - stir mixture enough so they brown but don't burn
- Add the tofu and seasoning - mix well and cook for about 2-3 minutes
- Add the chorizo & beans - stir well and cook for about 1-2 minutes
- Add the olives, spinach, and cilantro (I don't use anymore salt b/c I find the chorizo to be salty) Stir for an additional minute and then you're done!
- Optional: On 2 pieces of toast evenly spread and smash the avocado and cream cheese
- Feel free to throw in any kind of veggies you have in your fridge! I chose these 2 b/c that's what I had lying around. Waste not! 🙂
