Fuss Free Flavours

*but posted on a Wednesday

I have two bloggers to thank for inspiring this post – firstly Lizzie who is both a fellow Londoner and tofu addict and whose blog has a regular “Tofu Tuesday” spot and secondly Kathryn who is writing an excellent series on 31 Days to a Better Diet with a new and inspirational post every day throughout August. The theme for August 10th was eat vegetables with every meal even breakfast. I make this scramble on a regular basis, and it almost seems too everyday to be worthy of blogging.

I have never been a toast and cereal for breakfast type of person, it simply does not suit my metabolism, too many starchy carbs and not enough protein lead to my blood sugar level crashing mid morning and leaves me rushing to the vending machine, I am sure that my body knows what is best for it; and my tastes have developed accordingly.

Tofu scramble is a very easy and adaptable breakfast recipe that can use whichever vegetables are in the fridge, it’s quick to put together and can be made from fresh or previously frozen tofu, and is more than happy to be reheated in the microwave making it portable and perfect for work. Scale the amounts and flavours up or down according to numbers and hunger.

Tofu Scramble (for 1)
Piece Tofu – (about the size of a pack of cards for each person)
Chopped peppers
Spring onion
Spinach
Good glug soy sauce
2 tsb Nutritional yeast*
Glug Olive Oil

Lightly fry the peppers and spring onion in the olive oil until soft, roughly chop the tofu and add, stirring all the time to slightly break the tofu up. After a few minutes add the soy sauce, nutritional yeast (or substitutes) and a splash of boiling water. Cook for another minute. Stir in the spinach and serve when wilted.

Variations
Use any other vegetables, mushrooms, grated carrot, spring greens all work well.

* A word about nutritional yeast. It is hard to describe this salty, cheesy, yeasty goodness to those that have not had it before. Nutritional Yeast or “Nooch” as it is know by legions of Vegans the planet over has to be tried to be appreciated. I think that it can be likened to marmite; but without the intensity and the saltiness and with a big cheesy kick. I cannot believe that it took me 35 years of my life to discover this wonderousness and can quite happily eat it straight from the tub with a spoon!

Its not wildly available in the UK but Marigold have their own brand Engevita and their customer services are hugely helpful in pointing you in the directions of your nearest stockist. If you not have any just add some chilli flakes and salty and pepper instead – and then go and find some nooch and be prepared to be an addict!