Alisa Fleming, www.GoDairyFree.org ~ Last week I set out on a mission to find the perfect scrambled tofu recipe, one worthy of stuffing in a delicious breakfast burrito (like the one I had tried from Amy's), but all seemed to call for an ingredient or two that I didn't have on hand or just didn't sound appealing.  Just when I had given up the search, Meatout Mondays emailed their recipe of the week ... Scrambled Tofu!  The recipe looked just right ... easy, using everyday pantry ingredients, an enticing flavor combination, and it was from .... Oprah?  Who knew that Oprah would be the best source for a dairy-free and vegan recipe?  Thanks to our good friends at Meatout Mondays for unearthing this fabulous recipe, which was presented on Oprah by Dr. Andrew Weil several years ago in a show featuring Recipes for Your Heart ...

Oprah's Scrambled Tofu 

"Oprah classified this recipe as heart-healthy. She’s right! But what’s also right is that this Scrambled Tofu is so good, the only thing you’ll be thinking about is the amazing taste. Eggs are high in cholesterol, which raises your risk of heart attack and stroke. Veggie alternatives offer a healthy way of getting all of your necessary nutrients."

Ingredients:

• 16-oz. firm tofu
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled & sliced
• 3 Tbs. red bell pepper, diced
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup green onions, scallions, chives, sliced
• 1/2 cup onion, minced
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• salsa & corn tortillas (optional)

Directions:

Drain and crumble tofu.
In a medium frying pan, sauté garlic and diced pepper with olive oil on medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Stir in the crumbled tofu first, then add remaining ingredients.
Cook for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally; serve with salsa and warm corn tortillas!

I do recommend the Meatout Mondays Newsletter, it is one of my personal favorites, and I am subscribed to a ton of them!  This one is cheerful, colorful, and arrives in my inbox once a week with an enticing recipe.

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