Smoky Nutritional Yeast Tofu Scramble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A protein-packed vegan breakfast with creamy scrambled tofu, smoked paprika, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy, egg-like flavor. This American vegan recipe (high protein, dairy-free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs firm tofu, olive oil, and onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chives, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup finely diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz pressed and crumbled firm tofu, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Stir constantly for 5 minutes until tofu is heated through and begins to develop slight golden edges.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp nutritional yeast and 1 tsp lemon juice, cooking for 2 more minutes until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped chives. Serve immediately while hot.