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
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

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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