Savory Tofu Scramble with Smoked Paprika

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A protein-packed vegan breakfast with crumbled tofu, smoky paprika, and fresh herbs, ready in 20 minutes for busy mornings. This recipe (vegan), ready in about 20 minutes, combines firm tofu, onion, garlic into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
  2. Step 2: Stir in minced garlic, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add crumbled tofu, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 8 minutes, pressing tofu gently to create texture.
  4. Step 4: Continue cooking until tofu is heated through and slightly golden at edges, stirring occasionally.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with a sprinkle of extra chives and a side of avocado slices.

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