One Pan Cajun Scramble

Instead of having eggs in the morning, I sometimes scramble tofu. Tofu is a great source of protein for largely plant-based eaters like myself, but al...Instead of having eggs in the morning, I sometimes scramble tofu. Tofu is a great source of protein for largely plant-based eaters like myself, but alone it can be quite bland. Cooking it with a Cajun spice blend and turmeric is a great way to flavour the tofu and make it visually appealing.

This is a hearty, quick dish, packed with nutrient-dense spices and fibre that will set you up for a productive day.


Photo Credit: Faith Maison
Recipe taken from: The Doctor’s Kitchen, Eat to Beat Illness
Read more Instead of having eggs in the morning, I sometimes scramble tofu. Tofu is a great source of protein for largely plant-based eaters like myself, but alone it can be quite bland. Cooking it with a Cajun spice blend and turmeric is a great way to flavour the tofu and make it visually appealing.

This is a hearty, quick dish, packed with nutrient-dense spices and fibre that will set you up for a productive day.


Photo Credit: Faith Maison
Recipe taken from: The Doctor’s Kitchen, Eat to Beat Illness
Instead of having eggs in the morning, I sometimes scramble tofu. Tofu is a great source of protein for largely plant-based eaters like myself, but alone it can be quite bland. Cooking it with a Cajun spice blend and turmeric is a great way to flavour the tofu and make it visually appealing.

This is a hearty, quick dish, packed with nutrient-dense spices and fibre that will set you up for a productive day.


Photo Credit: Faith Maison
Recipe taken from: The Doctor’s Kitchen, Eat to Beat Illness

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Soy View all Chilli, Cumin, Beans, Black beans, Avocado, Fennel, Olive oil, Tomato, Legumes, Tofu, Cinnamon, Onion, Coriander, Turmeric, Soy
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

18g
Protein
546kcal
Calories
36g
Total Fat
38g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
15g
Fibre
160mg
Calcium
12%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
133mg
Magnesium
32%
 
1116mg
Potassium
24%
 
335mg
Sodium
15%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
6.1mg
Vitamin E
41%
 
224mcg
Vitamin B9
56%
 
43mcg
Vitamin A
5%
 
8mg
Vitamin C
9%
 
2.4mg
Zinc
22%
 
52mcg
Vitamin K
43%
 
0.6mg
Copper
67%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
2.6mg
Vitamin B3
16%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B6
24%
 
296mg
Phosphorus
24%
 
Protein: 18g; Calories: 546kcal; Total Fat: 36g; Carbs: 38g; Sugars: 4g; Fibre: 15g; Calcium: 160mg (12%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 133mg (32%); Potassium: 1116mg (24%); Sodium: 335mg (15%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 6.1mg (41%); Vitamin B9: 224mcg (56%); Vitamin A: 43mcg (5%); Vitamin C: 8mg (9%); Zinc: 2.4mg (22%); Vitamin K: 52mcg (43%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 2.6mg (16%); Vitamin B6: 0.4mg (24%); Phosphorus: 296mg (24%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Soy View all Chilli, Cumin, Beans, Black beans, Avocado, Fennel, Olive oil, Tomato, Legumes, Tofu, Cinnamon, Onion, Coriander, Turmeric, Soy

Ingredients

Serves 2
plus extra for drizzling
Cajun spice mix
or use a blend of ground cumin, cayenne, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano and garlic powder
dried chillies
pepper
roughly chopped
coriander
finely diced
drained
red onion
finely sliced
drained and rinsed
avocado
ripe - stoned, peeled & sliced
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Method

1. Crumble the tofu into a bowl. Drizzle over half the olive oil along with all the Cajun spice blend and turmeric, and some salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.

2. Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan, add the onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.

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