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    Southwestern Tofu Scramble & Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

    June 30, 2016 by Denise Bustard 11 Comments

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    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. 

    Tofu Scramble & Breakfast Sweet Potatoes with avocado in a blue bowl

    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!

    Tofu Scramble vegetables in a skillet ready to cook

    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.

    Tofu Scramble & Breakfast Sweet Potatoes in a meal prep container

    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.

    Find my favorite meal prep containers in my shop!

    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)
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    Southwestern Tofu Scramble & Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 185kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 6 -8
    This Southwestern tofu scramble and breakfast sweet potatoes is a healthy, make-ahead breakfast bowl recipe that will actually keep you full!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins

    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.

    Notes

    Nutritional information excludes extra toppings
    Storage
    Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    Reheating
    Reheat in the microwave until steaming hot, or heat in a frying pan.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/8 batch | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 356mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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