Ingredients
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200g firm tofu (or chickpea tofu for soy-free) firm tofu200g firm tofu (or chickpea tofu for soy-free)
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1 tablespoon açaí puree (unsweetened) açaí puree1 tablespoon açaí puree (unsweetened)
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1/2 cup cooked black beans black beans1/2 cup cooked black beans
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1/2 red bell pepper, diced red bell pepper1/2 red bell pepper, diced
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1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
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1 small tomato, diced tomato1 small tomato, diced
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1/4 small red onion, chopped red onion1/4 small red onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced garlic2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro fresh cilantro1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon nutritional yeast nutritional yeast1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric turmeric1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika smoked paprika1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) salt1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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Black pepper, to taste black pepperBlack pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, or use water for oil-free) olive oil1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, or use water for oil-free)
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Lime wedges for serving limeLime wedges for serving
Directions
Serve this scramble warm, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a fresh squeeze of lime. Pair with a slice of tropical fruit or toasted gluten-free bread for a complete breakfast.
Steps
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Drain and pat dry the tofu. Crumble it into a bowl to resemble scrambled eggs. |
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In a small bowl, mix the açaí puree with turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, and nutritional yeast. |
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Heat olive oil (or a splash of water for oil-free) in a large skillet over medium heat. |
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Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. |
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Add diced bell peppers and tomato. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. |
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Stir in the crumbled tofu and black beans. Pour over the açaí-spice mixture and salt. |
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Cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and tofu to heat through. |
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Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir in fresh cilantro at the end. |
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Serve hot with lime wedges, and enjoy your Brazilian-inspired vegan breakfast! |