Tofu Scramble Vegan Breakfast Bowl (Printable)

Protein-rich vegan breakfast bowl with savory tofu scramble, roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy quinoa, spinach, and avocado.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 2 cups fresh spinach
03 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Tofu

07 - 14 oz firm tofu, drained and crumbled

→ Grains

08 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
09 - 2 cups water

→ Seasonings & Oils

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
16 - Pinch of black salt (kala namak), optional

→ Optional Toppings

17 - Fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and tender, stirring halfway through cooking.
03 - In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
05 - Add crumbled tofu, turmeric, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring, for 5–7 minutes until heated through and lightly golden. Sprinkle in black salt at the end for eggy flavor if desired.
06 - Add spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with tofu scramble, roasted sweet potatoes, and avocado slices. Garnish with green onions and fresh herbs if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while components are warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but feels like you're actually nourishing yourself, which is the best kind of breakfast magic.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, and you can prep most of it while your sweet potatoes do their thing in the oven.
  • Black salt is a game changer if you want that subtle eggy flavor without any actual eggs.
02 -
  • Pressing your tofu matters more than you think, because even 10 minutes of patience with paper towels means it'll actually brown instead of steam, and that's the difference between a good scramble and a great one.
  • Black salt is optional but genuinely life-changing if eggy flavor is what you're chasing, though it's an acquired taste so start with just a pinch.
03 -
  • If your tofu scramble seems watery, it means the tofu wasn't pressed enough before cooking—next time give it a little squeeze wrapped in a clean kitchen towel and you'll get much better results.
  • A splash of hot sauce or salsa right before eating adds brightness that makes the whole bowl feel more complete, and it's worth keeping a bottle around just for mornings like these.
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