--- title: "Puttanesca-Inspired Tofu Scramble" id: "12569" type: "post" slug: "puttanesca-inspired-tofu-scramble" published_at: "2022-07-19T22:07:22+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:27:04+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2022/07/19/puttanesca-inspired-tofu-scramble/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2022/07/19/puttanesca-inspired-tofu-scramble.md" excerpt: "It’s quick, easy and packed with Italian flavors! Think garlic, tomatoes, olives and herbs. YUM! I love tofu scrambles, they are so versatile and such an easy breakfast, lunch or dinner option. I’ve been making this puttanesca-inspired version way too..." taxonomy_category: - "Breakfast" - "Mains" taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_62d19618efecb" --- # Puttanesca-Inspired Tofu Scramble by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [July 19, 2022](https://mondaydreams.com/2022/07/19/puttanesca-inspired-tofu-scramble/) in [Breakfast](https://mondaydreams.com/category/breakfast/) , [Mains](https://mondaydreams.com/category/mains/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/puttanesca-inspired-tofu-scramble) If you love simple, fresh and oh-so-delicious Italian food, you are going to love this Puttanesca-Inspired Tofu Scramble. It’s quick, easy and packed with Italian flavors! Think garlic, tomatoes, olives and herbs. YUM! I love tofu scrambles, they are so versatile and such an easy breakfast, lunch or dinner option. I’ve been making this puttanesca-inspired version way too often and thought you might enjoy the recipe as much as I do. It’s rich in plant-based protein and so healthy. Better yet, it’s super tasty and takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish. It’s made with SIMPLE, WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS. The best kind of meal. I like to serve it over a good slice of toasted sourdough. This recipe serves 1, so double it if you’ve got company! **If you try this protein-packed vegan meal, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below. We love hearing from you!** ## Puttanesca-Inspired Tofu Scramble This Puttanesca-Inspired Tofu Scramble is delicious, loaded with nutrients and takes less than 10 minutes to make. The perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner. Packed with veggies, herbs and so much flavor! [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/puttanesca-inspired-tofu-scramble) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2022%2F07%2F19%2Fputtanesca-inspired-tofu-scramble%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2FPuttanesca-inspired-tofu-scramble-0003-web.jpg&description=Puttanesca-Inspired+Tofu+Scramble&is_video=false) Total Time 10 minutes mins Servings 1 ### Ingredients - 1Tbspolive oil - 1garlic clove,minced - 4ozof firm tofu - 125 grams - ¼tspdried oregano - ¼tspdried thyme - ¼tspchili flakes - Big pinch of turmeric – for color - 2tspnutritional yeast - ¼tspKala namak – aka black salt, for eggy taste - 1 - 2Tbspunsweetened almond milk,optional - ⅓cupcherry tomatoes,halved - 6small black olives or 3 big ones,finely chopped - ½Tbspcapers,finely chopped - 1tspbalsamic vinegar - 2Tbspparsley,finely chopped - Sea salt and pepper to taste #### TO SERVE: - 1big slice of sourdough or GF bread - Fresh basil ### Instructions - Use a tofu press or simply wrap the tofu in a clean towel and place something heavy (like a couple of books) on top to press out excess water. After 5-10 minutes, crumble with your hands or mash it with a fork. - Heat olive oil (in a large pan) over medium heat. - Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. - Add crumbled tofu, oregano, thyme, chili flakes, turmeric and nutritional yeast. Cook, always stirring, for 3 minutes. If the mixture gets to dry and starts sticking to the pan, add 1 or 2 Tbsp of unsweetened almond milk. If not, skip it. - Stir in tomatoes, olives, capers and balsamic vinegar. Cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes, until the tomatoes begin to soften. - Turn off the heat and add the parsley. 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