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Chickpea Tofu Breakfast Scramble with Smoky Bits

Chickpea Tofu Breakfast Scramble with Smoky Bits. Chickpea tofu is chopped and cooked with smoky flavors to make a smoky topping. Vegan Soy-free Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chickpea tofu scramble, vegan bacon bits
Servings: 4
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

For the smoky bacony bits

  • 1/2 tsp oil
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped chickpea tofu or firm tofu
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1.5 tsp liquid aminos or tamari

For the scramble:

  • 1/2 tsp oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 hot green chili finely chopped or 2 tbsp chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 zucchini thinly sliced or bell peppers or both or other veggies.
  • 1.25 cups chickpea tofu
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or other fresh herbs of choice such as basil parsley
  • 1/4 tsp kala namak optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Make the Chickpea Tofu if you haven't already and let it chill for 15-20 mins to set enough to slice.
  • Smoky Bits: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add all the ingredients and mix well to coat. Cook for 1-3 mins until the liquid dries out and remove from pan.
  • Scramble: Add oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and chili and a pinch of salt. Cook until translucent.
  • Add the zucchini and other veggies if using and toss well. Cover and cook for 2 mins or until the veggies are crisp tender.
  • Add the chickpea tofu or tofu, salt, pepper and mix well. Cover and cook for 3 mins.
  • Add cilantro, kala namak and half of the bacony bits and toss well. Add a splash of water or broth if drying up too much. Add freshly ground black pepper. Take off heat. Taste and adjust with additional salt. Add the rest of the bacony bits over the scramble. Serve over buttered or avocado toast.
    Store: Refrigerate for upto 3 days.

Notes

To make this oil-free: Omit oil for the smoky bits. 
Use broth to saute the onion, garlic for the scramble. 
Nutrition is for 1 serve without toast or other sides

Nutrition

Calories: 149.44kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.66g | Protein: 7.82g | Fat: 3.14g | Saturated Fat: 0.32g | Sodium: 307.03mg | Potassium: 346.94mg | Fiber: 4.01g | Sugar: 6.18g | Vitamin A: 110.57IU | Vitamin C: 7.01mg | Calcium: 24.73mg | Iron: 1.55mg