This Southwestern tofu scramble with breakfast sweet potatoes is a healthy, make-ahead breakfast bowl recipe that will actually keep you full!
I love a good meal prep breakfast and when I am craving something savory this tofu scramble + sweet potato breakfast always hits the spot! Some of our other favorites are this classic tofu scramble recipe and these low carb breakfast meal prep bowls.
This Southwestern breakfast scramble is seasoned with cumin and ground coriander, and has great texture. The breakfast sweet potatoes are sweet, savory, creamy and the perfect compliment to the tofu scramble.
Serve it up with fresh tomatoes and avocado for a healthy, veggie-packed breakfast!
Reasons to ♡ tofu scramble + breakfast sweet potatoes
- it is filling and will keep you full for hours
- it's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and healthy
- it keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days, making easy reheat breakfasts!
Start with the breakfast sweet potatoes
To start, we will heat our oven, toss the sweet potato cubes in oil, salt, and pepper, and get them on a sheet pan to roast. They will need 25-30 minutes total, and make sure to flip them and stir them up halfway through.
The best tofu for a scramble
Tofu comes in many different types: silken, medium, and extra-firm (among many others!). For this recipe, we are using extra-firm tofu, as it holds a bit of a texture after mashing.
While normally, we would press our tofu first, for this tofu scramble, we don't need to! Simply mash with a potato masher and we are ready to cook.
Cooking the tofu scramble
To start cooking the scramble, we first sautee diced onion, bell peppers, and asparagus until soft (around 5 minutes). At this point, we can add our mashed tofu, spices, nutritional yeast, and water. Stir for another 3-4 minutes, until the tofu has absorbed the water, and then remove from the heat.
Storage + Meal Prep
This is such a great meal prep breakfast and keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. To serve, you'll want to reheat in the microwave or in a frying pan until steaming hot. Serve with avocado, fresh tomatoes, or your favorite toppings.
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Recipe Tips
- The water is crucial in getting that 'scrambled egg' texture, and I don't recommend skipping it
- Feel free to add ½ teaspoon turmeric to add a yellow color that is reminiscent of scrambled eggs
- Sweet potatoes can be swapped for red potatoes
- Swap the vegetables with what you have in the fridge, and adjust the cooking time accordingly
- I have not tried freezing this, but in my experience roasted sweet potatoes get slimy after freezing
More healthy and meatless breakfast options
- How to Cook Steel Cut Oats (+ 7 Flavors!)
- Fruit On The Bottom Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Peach Baked Oatmeal Recipe
- How to Make Overnight Steel Cut Oats (no cook)
Southwestern Tofu Scramble & Breakfast Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
Breakfast Sweet Potatoes
- 1.5 lbs sweet potato cut into ½ inch cubes (5-6 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Tofu Scramble
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 2 bell peppers finely chopped
- 2 cups asparagus ends trimmed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Breakfast sweet potatoes
- Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder and salt.
- Arrange on a baking sheet (or two if they won't fit), and bake for 15 minutes. Stir up and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
Tofu scramble
- While sweet potatoes bake, prepare the tofu scramble: Mash the tofu with a potato masher until it is broken into small chunks.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick pan.
- Add the onion, bell peppers and asparagus, and cook for 5 or so minutes, until soft.
- Add the cumin, ground coriander, salt, pepper, tofu, nutritional yeast and water. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, until water has absorbed into the tofu.
- To assemble the breakfast bowls: Divide the tofu scramble and breakfast sweet potatoes amongst 6-8 containers. Store for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- To serve: Heat on medium in the microwave for 1 minute or until heated through. Top with fresh cherry tomatoes, avocado, and/or Greek yogurt.
vanessa
What are the health facts like serving size, fats, carbs, sugars, and protein?
Denise
Hi Vanessa, I unfortunately don't have this information, but it's something I'm hoping to add to my site this year.
Manali@CookWithManali
this looks amazing, I can happily eat anything with sweet potatoes in it so pass me the bowl please!!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven
This is EXACTLY how I want my Tues morning breakfast to look like!! I've never actually tried a tofu scramble before, but I don't even know what's holding me back because this looks AMAZING, Denise!
Sarah
I'm ashamed to admit that I've never tried a tofu scramble before. This recipe is making me want to! I love all of the colors and flavors!!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen
These bowls are making me hungry, Denise! I love all of the colorful veggies you've added, and sweet potatoes are my favorite! I'm not much of a tofu fan, but this recipe might make me one. 😉
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
I need all of the make-ahead dishes I can get my hands on! I'm not the best when it comes to breakfast, as I usually just grab yogurt and coffee, so this looks perfect. I love that you used tofu in here, too!
Mary @ Fit and Fed
Looks like a smart and healthy make-ahead. I was wondering whether you just haven't found the right brand of tofu to really like it, keep experimenting! You use extra-firm tofu here which is usually a good bet for a stir-fry or similar.
Danielle
Breakfast is a little bit of a challenge for me too, I tend to just grab something easy as I'm heading out the door. I haven't tried a tofu scramble yet, but I love the idea. These bowls look so delicious with those sweet potatoes too!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
Sweet potatoes are pretty much always the highlight of a meal for me!! haha These bowls look fantastic! And make-ahead? Even better!
Medha
This scramble looks delicious! I am loving those breakfast sweet potatoes too!