Veggie Tofu Scramble
Servings: 6
Time: 30 minutes
Type: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Fat, Low-Calorie
10 Item Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 small carrot, shredded (about ½ cup)
- 4 green onions, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp.)
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. ground turmeric
- 1 14-oz. pkg. organic tofu, (medium firmness), drained & crumbled
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- Tomato, avocado, and onion, chopped toppers (optional)
Directions:
Heat large skillet on medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Add bell pepper and carrot, and cook 7 minutes, or until just tender. Stir in green onions, garlic, cumin, and turmeric, and cook 1 minute more. Add tofu and chili powder, and cook 5 minutes, or until heated through and all liquid has cooked off. Stir in cilantro, and top with salsa, tomatos and avocado.
Note:
Ground turmeric a wonderful anti-inflammatory gives this dairy-free veggie scramble a festive golden holiday hue. This is also great on sandwiches, wraps, salads and more. This is a fast healthy and affordable alternative to many heavy holiday foods. It is also perfect for those who follow a gluten-free, dairy-free, low-fat, or low calorie diet.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving:
Calories: 113
Protein: 11 g
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 32 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
