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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Spicy Tofu Scramble Tacos (Oil-Free)

    Published: Aug 12, 2021 . Modified: Feb 10, 2023 by Allie

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    Spicy tofu scramble tacos on a plate with avocado slices.
    Spicy tofu scramble tacos on a plate with avocado slices.

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    These spicy tofu scramble tacos with hominy are vegan, oil-free, and perfect for meal prep.  The recipe uses jalapeños, green bell pepper, hominy, and a combination of spices for a flavorful savory breakfast.

    spicy tofu scramble tacos on a plate with avocado slices

    My husband came up with this recipe for tofu scramble tacos and he's been enjoying it for his weekly breakfast meal prep.  It turned out pretty good and I wanted to share it with you all for a savory breakfast option.  He likes to make things spicy, but I’m pretty sure he toned down the spice once the recipe was written out for me to test.  

    The kind of chili powder you use for this spicy tofu scramble will have a lot to do with how spicy the tofu turns out.  Some store-bought chili powders can be a bit bland, so our favorite is a homemade version using cayenne pepper.  If needed, serve the oil-free tofu scramble on tortillas with avocado slices to lessen the heat.

    I love the hominy in it and chipotle powder might be my new favorite spice.  Hominy has a mild nutty-earthy flavor and a chewy texture.  The chipotle powder gives some heat and smokiness to these tofu breakfast tacos.

    Tips for Hominy

    Hominy can be found dried or in cans and the most common varieties are white and yellow.  If you haven’t had hominy, it can usually be found near the canned beans in the grocery store.  

    If you can’t find hominy for these tofu scramble tacos, I wouldn’t recommend substituting with corn for this particular recipe.  They are similar but they don't have the same texture or flavor.  

    Black or white beans don’t taste like hominy at all, but would still work in this recipe as a variation if you can’t find hominy.  Drain and rinse the beans before adding them to the spicy tofu scramble recipe.

    spicy tofu scramble tacos on a plate with avocado slices

    What is Himalayan Black Salt?

    Indian black salt is also known as Kala Namak (and also known as Himalayan black salt) and has a sulfurous pungent smell.  It’s used to give vegan tofu scrambles an eggy taste.  The smell is the strongest when it’s added to the dish, and then quickly dissipates. 

    It’s still salty but has a much lower sodium content than table salt.  Add it at the end of cooking as a finishing salt. I purchase my Himalayan black salt on Amazon, but if you don't miss the smell of eggs it can be skipped. I wouldn't recommend substituting with table salt on a 1-to-1 ratio, it may make the dish too salty.

    Tips

    • To keep some heat don’t seed the jalapeños or add more jalapeños.
    • No need to press the tofu, just drain it, and the excess liquid will cook out.
    • Just use your hands to crumble the tofu into the pan, then use a spatula to break up any large pieces.
    • Yellow or white hominy can be used in this tofu scramble taco recipe.
    • The ground turmeric can easily be cut in half if you prefer.  (Secretly I think my husband had been trying to find all kinds of ways to use turmeric since reading Dr. Greger’s How Not to Die.  Plus, he bought two pounds of it!)

    How to Make Spicy Tofu Scramble

    uncooked onions, green bell peppers,and jalapenos in a pan.

    For oil-free cooking, sauté the onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeños in a preheated non-stick large pan over medium heat. If you don’t have a nonstick pan, you may need to add a ¼ cup of water when cooking the veggies for oil-free cooking.  Or use a neutral-tasting oil.

    cooked onions, green bell pepper, and jalapenos in a pan

    Cook for about 7-8 minutes or until the onion is translucent and the peppers have softened.  Add a tablespoon of water at a time if the veggies start sticking.

    hominy, tofu, veggies, and seasonings cooking in a pan.

    Add the drained hominy and tofu to the pan. Crumble the tofu into the pan into small bite-size pieces.  Break up any large tofu chunks with your spatula. There's no need to press the tofu or rinse the hominy.

    seasonings in a white bowl

    Add all of the seasonings to the pan except the black salt and stir to combine. Turn down the heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes uncovered for the flavors to combine and remove excess liquid from the tofu.  Stir occasionally.

    Stir in the black salt and serve with tortillas.

    finished spicy tofu scramble in a pan

    Serving Suggestions

    • Serve the oil-free tofu scramble with your favorite corn or flour tortillas
    • Sliced avocado
    • A dollop of salsa
    • A drizzle of your favorite hot sauce

    Storage

    Store the cooled spicy tofu scramble in the refrigerator for 5-6 days in an air-tight container.  Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

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    I hope you enjoy this vegan tofu breakfast taco recipe!

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    Spicy tofu scramble tacos on a plate with avocado slices.

    Spicy Tofu Scramble Tacos (Oil-Free)


    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Allie
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 5 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    These spicy tofu scramble tacos with hominy are vegan, oil-free, and perfect for meal prep.  The recipe uses jalapeños, green bell pepper, hominy, and a combination of spices for a flavorful savory breakfast.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 1 green bell pepper, diced
    • 2 jalapeños, finely diced
    • 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) hominy, drained
    • 1 block of firm tofu (14 ounces (396g)), drained but no need to press
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder (spice blend not chili flakes or cayenne pepper)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½-1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Himalayan black salt

     

    Servings suggestions

    • Tortillas
    • Avocado slices
    • Salsa

     


    Instructions

    1. For oil-free cooking: Sauté the onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeños in a preheated non-stick large pan over medium heat.  Cook for about 7-8 minutes or until the onion is translucent and the peppers have softened.  Add a tablespoon of water at a time if the veggies start sticking. Or use a neutral-tasting oil.
    2. Add the hominy and tofu: Drain but don't rinse the hominy and crumble the tofu into the pan.  Break up any large tofu chunks with your spatula.
    3. Add seasonings: Add all of them to the pan except the black salt and stir to combine.
    4. Cook: Turn down the heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes uncovered for the flavors to combine and to cook out excess liquid from the tofu.  Stir occasionally.
    5. Serve: Stir in the black salt and serve with tortillas.

    Notes

    If you don’t have a nonstick pan, you may need to add a ¼ cup of water when cooking the veggies for oil-free cooking.  Or use a neutral-tasting oil.

    The ground turmeric can easily be cut in half if you prefer.

    I purchase my Indian black salt on Amazon, but if you don't miss the smell of eggs it can be skipped. I wouldn't recommend substituting with table salt on a 1 to 1 ratio, it may make the dish too salty. Season to taste.

    No need to press the tofu.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: american

    Keywords: spicy tofu scramble, tofu scramble tacos, oil free tofu scramble

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    1. Graham

      August 13, 2021 at 7:36 am

      Best tofu scramble ever!

      ★★★★★

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      • Allie

        August 13, 2021 at 9:55 am

        I'm so glad you like it!

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