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Chive Scrambled Tofu
There’s
nothing like a garden full of herbs ready for the snipping that gets me
thinking about recipes and we have had chives that somehow survived the
winter and have been robust for a while. I made some vinegar with the
pretty purple blossoms - it’s still brewing - but have been trying to
think of some uses for the chives themselves. Tofu scramble, here we
come! Tofu scrambles are great blank canvases for herbs and veggies of
all kind, always ready to take on the different seasonings and be
transformed into something truly delicious. Over the years, I think
I’ve developed a basic scramble that is really easy to adapt to
different preferences. This scramble is umami-rich with a savory,
delicately onion-y flavor that is not overpowering. I hope you enjoy!
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Chive Scrambled Tofu
2 lbs. firm tofu, pressed and crumbled by hand
½ tablespoon olive oil
½ yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons tamari
4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon onion granules, onion powder or onion salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cayenne powder
½ cup water
2 tablespoons tahini
½ cup fresh chives, minced
¼ cup chive blossoms (optional), minced, for sprinkling
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Black salt, or kala namak, a small pinch, optional
Set the tofu in a large colander and allow to drain over a sink or in a larger container while you prepare the veggies.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat for a minute. Raise
the heat to medium-high and add the onions, sautéing for seven minutes.
Meanwhile, push excess water out of the tofu by hand. Add the garlic,
crumbled tofu and tamari to the skillet, mixing together. Cook for
seven minutes. While this is cooking, in a measuring cup or glass, mix
the nutritional yeast, onion granules, paprika, turmeric and cayenne
powder with the water. Add the tahini in with the spices; add any extra
water for the mixture to be thick but smooth and pourable. Pour this in
with the scramble and stir until combined, cooking for a minute or two.
Add the chives and cook one minute longer. Turn off the heat and stir
in the lemon juice, salt and pepper, and optional black salt. Adjust
seasonings to your taste. Serve warm.
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2013-2019, Vegan Street
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