Eggless Tofu Scramble

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  • Yield: 4 servings

This vegan breakfast is an excellent way to begin the day.

Ingredients

2tablespoons water
3 stalks celery, chopped
12 button mushrooms, stemmed and diced
1 1/2 pounds firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes and drained for 30 minutes in a colander
2medium tomatoes, diced
1tablespoon avocado oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium heat.
  2. When hot, add the water, celery, and mushrooms and cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften and begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tofu and tomatoes, stir well, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  3. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid, drizzle the oil evenly over the tofu, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring gently, until very hot, about 1 minute more.
  5. Remove from the heat, transfer to a serving plate, and sprinkle the scallions evenly over the top. Serve immediately.

Reprinted with permission from Dr. Mao’s Secrets of Longevity Cookbook: Eating for Health, Happiness, and Long Life by Maoshing Ni. Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2013.