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-inspired vegan recipe (high protein, dairy-free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs firm tofu, olive oil, 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 "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.

Ingredients

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