Nopalito Tofu Scramble
A vibrant and nourishing dish combining tender cactus and aromatic spices for a delightful breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 large yellow or red onion, finely diced
- 4 to 5 sliced mushrooms (button, white, or shiitake)
- 1/2 cup nopalitos (tender cactus strips)
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- A pinch of smoked paprika
- 14-ounce package of extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by heating the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the finely diced onion, sliced mushrooms, nopalitos, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
- Next, sprinkle in the ground cumin and smoked paprika. Stir for about a minute to toast the spices.
- Crumble the tofu into the skillet, breaking it into chunks. Stir gently to combine and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Finally, season with salt to taste, stirring well to ensure flavor in every bite. Serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter option, use water or vegetable broth instead of oil. Experiment with different vegetables for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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