Impromptu dinner parties are the best.
My friend Jessica stopped over to share a bottle of wine and dinner. She’s pretty brave, as I was trying a new recipe.
How I’ve never made a tofu scramble before, I do not know. What I do know is that I’ll be doing these a lot more in the future! Much like scrambled eggs, you can throw basically anything into them.
My first scramble had a decidedly Indian flare (surprise, surprise… it’s a little bit of an obsession).
Garam masala with sautéed onion, fennel, and garlic were my starting points and I amped it fom there.
Red pepper flakes, turmeric, cumin, paprika… I’m hoping I remember it all! Despite all of the spices, for once I didn’t add so much that Jessica’s mouth caught fire.
It turned out really well! I loved the Indian flavors and the texture of the scrambled tofu against the crunch of the fennel.
She was an awesome guest and brought over some Whole Foods mango-pineapple salsa (if you haven’t had it, I highly recommend!), as well as dessert!
Red cherries and American Grafrutti Coconut-Chocolate balls!
Side note: American Gra-frutti is a great local gluten-free bakery with items that can be found at Whole Foods. Try out their pimento cheese too – and my mini-review here!
The wine we shared was a 2008 Bodegas Ateca Garnacha “Atteca“ from Calatayud, Spain.
It was a great bottle, especially after it had a few minutes to open up. Very drinkable, even with the spicier food. The long finish was especially pleasing and I loved how the rich, berry flavor stood out when paired with the cherries for dessert.
Indian-Inspired Tofu Scramble
- 1/2 T EVOO
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp coriander
- 1 (14 oz) package extra firm tofu
- 1/4 C cilantro
- S+P, to taste
Plate and enjoy!
Makes: 2 mains or 4 sides.
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What’s your favorite scramble?
Have you ever scrambled tofu?
THAT Is a gorgeous tofu scramble! Bookmarked!
May I just say how cool it is that you basically made scrambled eggs (tofu) look like an elegant dinner? I haven’t braved a tofu scramble yet but I love to put broccoli, peppers, and roasted sweet potatoes in my eggs. That wine seems like it was perfect with dessert.
Indian food is so good. Mmmm….
I’ve been dying to try a tofu scramble. I love all kinds of egg scrambles and I’ve had Amy’s tofu scramble but I have yet to make one of my own. I really need to get on that.
This looks delicious.
I love all the flavors at play here. You’ve inspired my next omelet. Actually, I’ll probably cheat and just do an egg scramble.
I love tofu scrambles! I haven’t used Indian flavors in them before though, great idea!
Never heard of a tofu scramble before! Pretty much genius. Sounds like a lovely girlie hangout night. Those are my favorites 🙂
Yum! Although I can’t quite like tofu it’s more a biting into it texture thing so I think I would prefer it all scrambled up like that! I really want to have a crack at that dessert plate as well… I think I may have to send Luke out for ice cream! 🙂
Wow, that looks delicious, will have to try this soon,you’ve been buzzed!
I love you for this recipe -my whole foods makes tofu scramble on the hot bar at breakfast and theirs is indian inspired too 🙂
I am LOVING this recipe!!!!
I have been experimenting with tofu recipe and will certainly be bookmarking this recipe! 😀
That looks scrumptious! I hope I can just whip things like that together at some point 🙂
Great meeting you today! Potluck blogger meetup planning happening in my head.
Tofu sramb is my fave! 🙂 It’s really the only way I can actually cook tofu besides in salads. 🙂
Whitney
I was thinking of making a tofu scramble this week – may have to give this one a try! The only other way I’ve had tofu in an Indian dish is as a replacement for paneer in tikka masala. Pretty good if the tofu is crispy!
I’ll stop by with a bottle of wine if you make that for me!
great job on the scramble!!
glad you love the impromptu parties…I like it when I am going to one, not hosting one like that 🙂
and the choc bites..I make choc chip cookie dough + coconut bites. I need to make them dark choc/all over chocolate after seeing those!
I adore tofu scrambles, and love your heavy use of spices here!
I don’t normally like tofu but I love Indian spices and you’ve managed to make this look really appetising – I’m actually thinking of trying it!
Thank you for hosting the giveaway–I’m so excited!
I looooove tofu and indian food, so this looks seriously mind-blowing too. Congrats on your race and being featured on the Foodbuzz Top 9 🙂
I love scrambled tofu, even had some this morning. Can’t wait to spice it up like you did. My mouth is watering just bu thing about it! Thanks for sharing and congrats on top 9!
i love the flavor profile here!
Your impromptu dinner party looks amazing! We love scrambled tofu in our house. Our favourite way to serve it is with a touch of cumin, turmeric, soy sauce, red pepper and parsley, on a large piece of crusty toast. The colours and flavours seem to work really well together. A pic can be found here: http://bitofthegoodstuff.com/recipes/scrambled-tofu-on-toast/. I love the desserts you shared as well. They look delish! You’ve been buzzed xx
What a great tofu scramble! I usually use a tad of nutritional yeast in mine…. but I love all tofu scrambles as long as they are on the drier side!
Oh, and congrats on making Top 9!
What a great idea for a quick Indian meal. This will be on the menu next week.
Thank you! Let me know how you like it! I love seeing others’ interpretations. 🙂
I had something very similar to this from the hot food bar at whole foods earlier today! It was delicious, as I’m sure yours it. I will definitely be giving it a go!
I wish my WF had tofu scrambles! I’m going to ask next time I’m there. Let me know how you like it if you try out your own! 🙂