Tofu Scramble

One of my favorite parts about my new vegan diet is discovering a whole new world of restaurants in my area that I didn't know existed. However, this has also given me an excuse to try restaurants that I have been wanting to try for a while, such as Le Pain Quotidien in Clarendon (though they have locations all over the DMV).

A friend of mine had been raving for a while about this place, and when I saw that they had a plethora of vegan options I was anxious to go. I have been twice now, and the most recent time I ordered the tofu scramble. I was blown away by how delicious it was and it surprised me how it was a really legit substitute for scrambled eggs.

I instantly decided that this would be a great dish to make at home, and since today is my first day of winter break (HALLELUJAH!), I decided to make a nice breakfast for myself to celebrate. Here is what you need to make a delicious tofu scramble*:

• Organic tofu (it would be best with soft tofu but I only had extra firm and it worked fine)
• Red bell pepper
• Onion
• Any other vegetables you like
• A dash of olive oil
• Smoked tabasco sauce (my current obsession)

I put this smoked tabasco on everything, so good!

First, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the tofu and use a spatula to break the tofu up into a scrambled egg-like texture. After about 5 minutes, add the pepper and onion, and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Add a generous amount of smoked tabasco until all of the tofu and vegetables are lightly covered. Add a dash of salt, and let cook for about 3 more minutes, mixing regularly. Serve with a piece of vegan toast and enjoy!

celebratory tofu scramble!

*For my recipes, in most cases I will not be including measurements because that's just not how I roll. When I cook I throw a lot of different things together and hope for the best (most of the time it works out!). These recipes can serve more as ideas that you can adapt and use as you like.