Tofu Breakfast Tacos
Golden and smoky tofu and fresh toppings come together in these easy tofu breakfast tacos that are satisfying enough for a weekend brunch but simple enough for a weekday morning.
The tofu is crumbled and mixed with black beans and spices, then tucked into warm tortillas with creamy avocado, salsa, and your favorite taco fixings. Whether you’re fully plant-based or just looking for a fresh twist on breakfast, these tacos are high in protein and packed with fibre.
What you need to make tofu breakfast tacos
- spring onions
- garlic
- olive oil
- red pepper
- black beans
- tofu
- turmeric
- black salt
- cayenne pepper
- corn tortillas
- avocado
- coriander
- lime
- salsa
Substitution and ingredient notes
Tofu: You can use just tof and leave out the beans, or for something different, make these bean tacos with a different bean alongside the black beans such as kidney beans or chickpeas!
Black beans: These tacos are really adaptable by using any kind of bean you like! Try kidney beans, chickpeas or cannelini beans for example.
Black salt (kala namak): This is a great option for vegan households as it gives an extra “egg” like flavour, ideal for breakfast. But it isn’t essential and can be left out.
Corn tortillas: These are my favourite kind, but you can use whatever tortillas you can get your hands on. For gluten free, choose a gluten free alternatives.
Start by heating the oil in a pan over medium heat. Then, add the spring onion, red pepper and garlic. Fry together until softened for about 5-10 minutes.
Next, crumble in the tofu using your hands. You can press the tofu beforehand, but isn’t necessarily when crumbling (and often for breakfast I just can’t be bothered and don’t have the time!). Then, add the turmeric, black salt, cayenne, and pepper. Stir well to combine. Cook for 5 minutes until lightly golden.
Now add the black beans and a squeeze of lime, and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Now it is ready to serve! Warm the tortillas in the microwave (about 45 seconds) or oven (about 3 minutes).
Spoon the tofu scramble into the tortillas. Top with avocado, coriander leaves, salsa and a squeeze of fresh lime. Add a little hot sauce if you fancy and enjoy!
Tofu Breakfast Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 spring onions (chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (finely chopped or grated )
- 1 red pepper (diced)
- 200 g tofu (drained )
- 400 g black beans (drained and rinsed )
- 1 tsp turmeric
- pinch cayenne
- 1/2 tsp black salt (kala namak)
- 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper
To serve
- handful of coriander (chopped )
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- salsa
Instructions
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Start by heating the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spring onion, red pepper and garlic. Fry together until softened for about 5-10 minutes.
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Next, crumble in the tofu using your hands. Add the turmeric, black salt, cayenne, and pepper. Stir well to combine. Cook for 5 minutes until lightly golden.
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Now add the black beans and a squeeze of lime, and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Now it is ready to serve! Warm the tortillas in the microwave (about 45 seconds) or oven (about 3 minutes).
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Spoon the tofu scramble into the tortillas. Top with avocado, coriander leaves, salsa and a squeeze of fresh lime. Add a little hot sauce if you fancy and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- I don’t bother pressing tofu if I am using it for scramble, as it doesn’t need to hold its shape. The excess water will evaporate off as you cook it.
- While this is technically a breakfast recipe, I think this vegan taco recipe is perfect for brunch at the weekend, lunch or dinner.
- This tofu scramble would also taste delicious with a side of crispy potatoes.
Nutrition
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2 comments
Melissa Morales
Best tofu scrabble ever!! It’s filled with flavors and it is so easy to make. I make this every week! 10/10.
Bill
Why are your videos different to your recipes. In the Breakfast Tofu Tacos, the Video shows you using cumin, paprika and soy sauce but these are not included in the recipe?
It’s very confusing for us novice cooks