Turmeric Tofu Scramble

Hey guys, happy Wednesday :) today's recipe is one that is higher fat, lower carb & the perfect amount of plant based protein & fibre to get you through the morning feeling energized and full. Tofu scrambles are really simple to make and manipulate depending on the flavours you're feeling that morning. The stars of this particular one are turmeric and a vegan Italian sausage by Field Roast. 

 

Before we get into it let's talk a little bit about the golden magic that is turmeric. I like to use it both in its raw and powder form to make all sorts of things like turmeric rice, golden milk and this scramble. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is a powerful anti inflammatory and antioxidant. Inflammation can be useful to our bodies but chronic inflammation is believed to be the basis for most diseases in the western world. There have been many studies that showed improvement with cases of arthritis pain, anxiety and mood disorders when curcumin was used. To get the most out of your turmeric, be sure to have it with some black pepper and a source of healthy fats as this greatly increases its bioavailability. 

Ingredients 

85g Extra firm tofu 

1 field roast Italian sausage

20g  Chopped white onion

50g Chopped tomato

60gChopped zucchini 

10g Chopped garlic 

1 cup Chopped spinach 

40g Chopped orange pepper

2 tbsp nutritional yeast 

2 tsp turmeric powder 

Salt & pepper to taste 

 

1) Chop all the veggies. Heat a non stick pan and spray with oil. Put onion and garlic into the pan.

2) Crumble the Italian sausage with your fingers into the pan. Pan fry until sausage is browned and onions are translucent. 

3) Add zucchini and pepper to the pan and cook until softened. 

4) Crumble tofu with your fingers into the pan and add turmeric, nutrional yeast, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 min, stirring often. 

5) Add in chopped spinach , cook until slightly wilted. 

6) Top with chopped tomatoes. Enjoy your tofu scramble on its own, with a slice of toast, in soft shell  tortillas as a vegan breakfast burrito or even in some lettuce wraps to keep it low carb.
     

Macros: 50p, 32c , 22f ( this recipe makes enough for 2 large servings)