Tofu scramble TexMex style

July 30, 5:08 PMAustin Vegan ExaminerRebecca Moore

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Look at a dozen recipes for tofu scramble, and ten of them will probably use turmeric.  Turmeric is usually used to add a yellow color in order to make the tofu look more like scrambled eggs - it certainly doesn’t add anything to the flavor.  For a delicious turmeric-free tofu scramble with a decidedly Tex-Mex flavor, try this recipe.

  - Saute onion, fresh garlic and diced new potatoes in olive oil (or vegetable stock, if trying to reduce fat) until the potatoes are about half done. 
   
  - Add sliced mushroom - baby portobellos work nicely - and saute until the mushrooms are almost done.
 
  - Add one to two Field Roast Chipotle links (you can use a milder vegan sausage if spiciness is a problem), sliced into small bite-size pieces, and saute until the sausage is warm through.  The sausage is optional, but it adds a nice flavor and texture to the dish.

  - Crumble one package of drained extra-firm tofu into the skillet.

  - Add your favorite salsa, starting with about one third cup, and adding more if you like.  At this point the mix will be somewhat wet, but it will cook down fairly quickly.

  - Next add black pepper, garlic salt, cumin, and smoked paprika to taste.  If you’re not sure how much to use, try starting with a half teaspoon of black pepper, one teaspoon garlic salt, and two teaspoons each cumin and smoked paprika.  You can add more as needed.

  - Finally, stir in one quarter to one half cup nutritional yeast.  Individual taste for nutritional yeast varies so if it's a new ingredient for you, start with less and add more to taste.

Simmer until enough liquid has evaporated to suit your preference.  I like mine fairly moist - but that could be just because I’m ready to chow down already!

To complete the tex-mex flavor, serve with sliced avocado and corn tortillas.  For another variation, try adding corn and black beans in the first couple of steps, some diced tomato and green onion at the very end, and top with fried corn tortilla strips for a nice crunch (the small bits at the bottom of the tortilla chip bag work pretty well too).