Spicy Scrambled tofu with sweet potato hash browns – One of my favorite breakfast platter
Do you feel the chill in the air? The leaves have started to change the colors and that means Fall is here and I am so ready to enjoy all the fall delicacies. Although I do not want to say goodbye to summer, I will have to.
Fall is a season of festivals. Halloween, Diwali (main festival of Hindu’s) and Thanksgiving are all lined

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up. And to add more happiness to my festive season, I am visiting my family back home in India after 4 years! Yeah you heard it right, 4 years!! Long time I know. But finally! I am sooo excited. Is there any better time to visit your family then in a festive season?
But before I leave, I have a Foodblogforum conference to attend and I am so much excited to meet and learn from few of the top food bloggers. yipeee! So my October/November and December are all booked. But do not worry, I have some amazing festive recipe posts lined up for you guys.
Now let’s talk about the recipe I am sharing today. We do not eat eggs, but we can still have the protein that egg has to offer through tofu. And I really can’t ignore other extra benefits that tofu has to offer besides soy protein. Such as it is low in fat and calories, has zero saturated fat, cholesterol-free, rich in protein and provides bone-healthy minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium and most importantly it comes from plants so it is environmental friendly too. We just love tofu. For me it is like a must have once or twice every week. I am just obsessed with it.
Here I have made Spicy scrambled tofu along with sweet potato hash browns that can be enjoyable anytime of the day. Who wants to wait till breakfast, right? I don’t!! This tofu scramble is loaded with vegetables and flavored with earthy spices. And hey, what about the spicy kick?? It comes from the hot hot jalapeno…. mmmmm. It is just perfect. To balance out the spicy scrambled tofu, I have made sweet potato hash browns. It is a bit sweet but super comfy. Believe me, if you like tofu and sweet potatoes, try this!! You are going to love it.
Both the things are very easy to make and you can make them side by side in less than 30/35 minutes that includes preparation time as well. How easy right?? So here you go. I hope you will try it.
Spicy Scrambled tofu recipe:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2-3 Tbsp EVOO
- 15 ounces extra firm Organic tofu drained and squeezed and broken in to uneven small pieces (Almost crumbled)
- 1 small red/yellow onion, diced
- 1 big clove of garlic, chopped
- 1 jalapeño/Serrano pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional and to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup fresh spinach or frozen should work
- Salt to taste (If needed after using 1tsp of garlic salt)
- 1 tsp Nutritional yeast (Optional)
- Any sharp cheese (Monterey jack with jalapeno will work the best or else use cheddar)
- ½ cup of water
Note:
You can even use firm organic tofu or silken tofu. The texture will be different but use whatever is available. Also go wild with the vegetables. You can use mushrooms, potatoes, shredded carrots etc…Use whatever is available.
Method:
- Prep all your veggies and drain your tofu and squeeze out all the water you can. Remember, tofu is like a sponge, the more you squeeze it, the more it will absorb the flavors.
- Heat oil in a big wok/pan on med-high.
- When oil is hot, add onions, garlic, jalapeño pepper and sauté for 3 minutes. Now add chopped bell peppers and sauté for another minute or two and add tofu.
- Simultaneously, add garlic salt, turmeric, crushed red pepper, black pepper along with ½ cup of water. Mix well. Let it cook on medium-high for 5 to 6 minutes.
- When your tofu is about cooked and all the excess liquid has been absorbed, add in spinach along with nutritional yeast and sauté for one more minute and remove pan from heat. Remember, we are not looking for gravy like texture. We want kind of moist and flavored tofu scramble but not too watery. Nutritional yeast has a nutty flavor and it is full of protein and vitamins. Very very healthy and you will actually love this additional flavor.
- Now at this point, do a taste test and change the spices as needed. I always end up adding in a pinch or two with whatever I am comfortable with.
It’s ready to serve. Garnish it with some grated Monterrey jack cheese/sharp cheddar cheese. I like to enjoy my tofu scramble with some tomato ketchup on the top along with lots of cheese…mmmmm
Sweet potato hash browns:
Perfect comfort food to me. Reminds me of my childhood. In winters, my dad used to bake these potatoes on charcoal grill and serve it with some sea salt and some lemon juice…hmmmm the taste was just outstanding..so comfy. That is why I love sweet potatoes a lot.
These sweet potato hash browns are flavored with smoked paprika and roasted cumin powder….comfy Isn’t it just perfect for your chilly mornings in Fall? I can have it every morning.
I think you should give it a try if you want a change from regular hash browns, you might like it.
It is very easy to make. Gets ready in just 15 minutes and goes really well with spicy scrambled tofu. Enjoy!
Yields: 4 servings
Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp canola oil/vegetable oil
- 2 big sweet potatoes, peeled and grated (Food processor is the best!)
- 1 tsp ground roasted cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (to serve)
- Sour cream (to serve)
Method:
- Heat the oil on medium heat into a medium skillet.
- Add grated potatoes, cumin, paprika, salt and black pepper.
- Mix everything well and lower the heat to medium-low and cover with the lid to cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes.
- The potatoes will begin to stick as they cook. Just continue to turn with a spatula.
- Stir in half of the green onions, top with the rest, and serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream and enjoy!!
Question of the day: What does comfort food mean to you?
For me it is all Ghar ka khana (Homecooked meal by my mom). What about you?
Related tofu recipes:
Other Breakfast recipes:
- Brown Butter banana pancakes
- Berry Lemon Scones
- Greek Zucchini and beetroot fritters
- Sun dried tomato pesto breakfast rolls
Love,
Love this…I’m so into high-protein recipes lately. This is perfect! 🙂 thanks Grish.
Thank you Sunitha! I am glad you liked it. Yes, it is full of protein and what not. Do try nutritional yeast for extra protein and flavor.
I really like this breakfast combo …. and the pics are awesome … especially the with the bread in focus and everthing else as the backgroud …. good job wifeeee 🙂
🙂 Thank you for lovely words and motivation.
Such a wonderful recipe,tofu is very healthy as you said!I was actually thinking since the past few days that the era of good eating only brings big bellies.With maximum recipes being cooked in restaurants are all cream,butter and sugar,your recipe,comes across as a welcome break!:-) Cannot wait to try this!Thanks for sharing.
Hello Fahad,
I am glad you liked it, thank you. Do let me know how it comes out if you try it. Thanks again and welcome to ZaikaZabardast!
Perfect breakfast.. agree with your Hubby great clicking..keep rocking :))
love that touch of fall in the first pic! You have fun at the FBF! 🙂
as usual.. very creative i like this one all the more as tofu is my fav.. it reminds me of my mom’s paneer burji.. to answer ur question.. same pinch.. comfy food is home food for me.. anyday.. it comes with added scoops of love..which makes it all the more tasty.. and ya have a nice holiday back here in india..happy for u..
Lovely way to include tofu in the breakfast menu…. beautiful clicks Grishma.
I really like eating Tofu but the husband doesn’t that much. May be if I scrabble he wouldn’t realize it’s tofu 😉 You have a great time in India my friend!
So glad you are finally going for a visit back to India. Enjoy your time with the family back home and happy Diwali and all other festivities in advance!
Hat tip to you girl. I’ve hardly came across a handful of Indian’s that actually appreciate tofu as much as you and me do. This is certainly something I want to try for a brunch, soon. Thanks for sharing this healthy yet delicious looking recipes 🙂
For me, comfort food is also mommy’s home cooked meals. So good 😀
Sounds like the most delicious meal! BTW I am really set my heart to the sundried pesto rolls! fabulous.
Happy Dusherra and lots love to you and Famly.
looks Great!! Loved meeting you this weekend in Nashville! Keep in touch
I love this kind of food. Nice to meet you this past weekend.
I will eat scrambled eggs for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and I love all of your spicy additions! It was so great meeting you this weekend at FBF Nashville and I look forward to staying in touch!
Awesome job on this blog Grishma!! I know am guilty of not putting down a comment on the blog before, but like I mentioned on FB, you have done an amazing job not just with your recipes but your presentation as well. This recipe is my fave ~ the Tofu Scramble that I regularly make but your hasbrowns with sweet potato and addition of nutritional yeast is simple out of this world. Thank you so much for bringing your ideas to all of us!!You go girl!! Keep rocking!!
Awesome job on this blog Grishma!! I know am guilty of not putting down a comment on the blog before, but like I mentioned on FB, you have done an amazing job not just with your recipes but your presentation as well. This recipe is my fave ~ the Tofu Scramble that I regularly make but your hasbrowns with sweet potato and addition of nutritional yeast is simple out of this world. Thank you so much for bringing your ideas to all of us!!You go girl!! Keep rocking!!
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Wow, does this ever look delicious. Breakfast for Dinner is w hat we do lots of times at our house and this looks like a recipe to try. Delicious looking!
Thank you very much Teresa! It was great meeting you at the FBF. I had great time with you. Let’s catch up once I get back from India. 🙂
looks delicious ! great idea 😀
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Wow..they look delicious.Great breakfast combo…
What a great recipe, this looks fantastic! I’m loving the flavors! Fabulous blog you have, so glad to be a new follower! xoxo
What a coincidence! I was going to make a frittata and the recipe is very much similar to the one you have posted.:) Only you have scrambled it here! I know that tastes good!
Hey Grishma, Just came across your page on FB and your blog, Really liked it!! I am from nashville too and actually from Mumbai. The best part about your site is that I find lots of different recipes than the traditional ones and that too the vegetarian version of so many that I could not think of as I am gujju and vegetarian too! Thanks and keep up the great work!!