Greek Fusion Tofu Scramble (Vegan)
Greek Fusion Tofu Scramble (Vegan) is the perfect blend between an Italian & Greek style tofu scramble. With any good scramble, one must have potatoes. I made what I call hash brown nest potatoes and loaded them with Everything but the Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s. So simple, yet SO delicious. Kale, olives, capers, sun-dried tomatoes and more make up this flavor explosion. This recipe is healthy, easy, and will make you drooooolllll. 😉
I’m going to keep this post short and suh-weet since I decided to get back in bed after dropping my kiddo off at school. I never do that, however, I am binge watching a show right now and stayed up until 2:30 am doing just that. Sounded like a great f’in’ idea at the time until my alarm went off. Anyway, two cups of Stumptown Hair Bender and I’m officially back in the human race, annnddd with Rizzoli & Isles on the screen behind me (my binge). I’ll have to do a longer workout to make up for the fact that my ass hasn’t moved at all today, and I’ve eaten way too much of my Greek Fusion Tofu Scramble (Vegan). I don’t ever have these lazy days so it feels fabulously welcomed today! Plus, the Funeral March has officially begun as I count down the last 7 days of my freedom. Work (I’m a music teacher) begins then. 🙁 I’m not ready. I’m never ready for the summer days to die. With that depressing news, I shall leave you with this happiness: Enjoy!
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Serves: 2-4 // Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
1 package firm or extra firm tofu – drained well
2 C loosely packed & chopped kale
1/2 C sun-dried tomatoes – diced
1 1/2 Tbl capers
1/2 package of Gimme Lean Sausage – divide into little balls
1/3 C white mushrooms – sliced thin
1/3 C black olives – whole or sliced (I used them whole)
1 small yellow or red onion – diced finely
3 cloves garlic – chopped
2 tsp dried oregano
1/3 C fresh basil – chopped
Olive oil for pan
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
In pan, heat olive oil on medium
Add onions & salt and stir occasionally for about 3-5 minutes
Add garlic and stir occasionally for 1-2 minutes more
Add mushrooms and stir occasionally for 3 minutes
Add the tofu by crumbling it through your fingers – mix well and cook for 3 minutes
Add oregano, olives, capers, and any more salt and pepper you’d like – stir occasionally for 3-5 minutes
Add the sausage and sun-dried tomatoes – mix well and stir occasionally for 5 minutes
Add the kale and any s & p you’d like – mix well and stir occasionally for 5 minutes
Add the fresh basil – mix well and remove from heat
Done!
Pair with:
Breakfast: Bloody Mary
Lunch/Dinner:
Red wine- Zinfandel OR Burgundy
White wine- Oaked Sauvignon Blanc OR Dry Riesling
Mediterranean Tofu Scramble
Mediterranean Tofu Scramble is one of my most favorite breakfasts in the entire world. Bold statement. Totally true. Sooo very past the point of bold, that it is even past my love for my over-use of exclamation points. ‘Nough said.
Okay, I’d love to leave this post there, but we all know I love to talk too much. Every time I have a snow day (9 last year!), I feel compelled to do two things: Drink copious amounts of mimosas, and eat too much tofu scramble. Done & done. Love that my 3-day weekend turned into a 5-day weekend. Love you OR for your lack of snow preparedness! MWAH! Anyway, my mother is “doing Purple Carrot.” Yeah, I guess I’ll say it that way. She told me about a recipe that called for tofu feta cheese and I was totally enamored with this idea. Therefore, when the snow came and school did not (insert chorus to “Hallelujah” here), I immediately went to work on this Mediterranean Tofu Scramble. Tofu, vegan feta, loads of basil & oregano, garlic & onion, sun-dried tomatoes, beans, spinach, Kalamata olives, fresh lemon, and a side of potato hash… hell yes!
Tofu scrambles are kinda my speciality. I’m surprised I only have 3 posted on my blog! I’m now motivated to put all of my tofu scramble recipes here for you. Next, my Thai tofu scramble… sooooooo good! From my kitchen to yours… happy scramblin’! XO
- 3/4 package of extra firm tofu - drained & pressed well - crumbled
- 1/4 red or yellow onion - diced
- 2 cloves of garlic - diced
- 3 heaping Tbl sun dried tomatoes - julianned
- 2 C raw baby spinach (loosely packed)
- 2 Tbl of diced Kalamata olives
- 1/4 C chick peas OR small white beans
- 1/2 of a medium sized lemon
- 2 Tbl olive oil
- 5 basil leaves -chopped OR 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 Tbl dried oregano and a sprig of fresh for garnish (garnish is optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- For the tofu feta: (best if marinated over night)
- 1/4 package of extra firm tofu - very well drained & pressed - small cubes
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp white miso
- 1 Tbl white or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- *Gently mix all ingredients together in bowl, put in fridge, after a few hours, strain any excess liquid, keep refrigerated overnight
- Heat pan with olive oil
- Add onion, salt, and cook for 3 minutes - stir occasionally
- Add garlic and stir in for about 1 minute more
- Add tofu, dried herbs, and beans - stir occasionally for about 5 minutes
- Squeeze the lemon into the pan and stir occasionally for about 30 seconds
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta, olives, and fresh basil if using, plus any salt & pepper you'd like - cook for about 3 minutes more
- Done!
- Tofu feta should be made ahead of time & therefore is not included in the overall cook time
