Mushroom Vegan Egg Scramble

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This Mushroom Vegan Egg Scramble with functional mushrooms is a healthy, satisfying, and protein-packed vegan breakfast you'll want to make again and again to support your health. Sauté extra-firm tofu with mushrooms, mushroom powder, bell pepper, shallot, garlic, and spinach for the best vegan scrambled eggs in less than 30 minutes, like this vegan southwestern tofu scramble!

Top view of Vegan mushroom egg scrambled tofu on a white plate with beige napkin.

Start your morning right by making this quick and easy high-protein vegan breakfast! This recipe is a delicious vegan alternative to scrambled eggs; it's great for any time of the day, not just breakfast! Try topping it with this easy coconut bacon recipe.

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What Are Functional Mushrooms?
Ingredients
Variations and Substitutions
How to Make Vegan Mushroom Egg Scramble
Expert Tips
How to Serve
Storage
Recipe FAQs
Related Vegan Breakfast Recipes
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Cooking for friends and family is one of my favorite ways to show my love for them; you could say it's my love language. In addition, taking time for meal prep and cooking at home is a form of self-love and self-care. I love how this time helps me incorporate mindfulness into my daily routine.

I don't think it's any secret that I love mushrooms. Check out my vegan polenta with roasted mushrooms, wild mushroom and leek risotto, and asparagus mushroom pasta recipes! Try this mushroom latte to level up your morning cup of joe!

I've been enjoying this versatile mushroom supplement in my morning coffee and breakfast scramble to help nourish my body and support my microbiome.

For another recipe utilizing tofu, try my tofu salad sandwich.

What Are Functional Mushrooms?

I wish to boost my overall health whenever possible, which led me to try a dried mushroom powder supplement. You can find mushroom powders that contain lion's mane, reishi mushroom, Chaga mushrooms, and cordyceps mushrooms, among others. I found it fascinating to learn about the use of mushrooms as functional foods.

Thousands of species of mushrooms are considered to be edible or medicinal. Of these, a few handfuls are recognized to be functional.
This means that besides having nutritional benefits, they support health and well-being by boosting energy, reducing stress levels, and increasing cognitive function.
Functional mushrooms can assist with balancing your energy levels, support digestion, strengthen your immune function, and enhance the skin's natural glow through antioxidant properties, Beta-glucans, polyphenols, and polysaccharides.
Mushrooms contain dietary fiber that helps with healthy digestion and increases beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract, ultimately supporting your immune system.

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this delicious vegan tofu scramble with mushrooms:

Cremini mushrooms - to clean these mushrooms, we remove the stem, wipe the mushroom with a damp towel to remove the dirt.
Mushroom powder - Mushroom powder is easily found at any store such as Natural Grocers or Sprouts; look for it in the supplement section.
Extra-firm tofu or firm tofu drained, pressed, and crumbled; you will find this tofu in the refrigerated section. Avoid silken tofu for this recipe. Crumble the tofu with your hands, or use a fork or potato masher.
Extra-virgin olive oil or a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as avocado oil or grapeseed oil. This is optional - you may use water instead.
Bell pepper - for nutrition and color, contains many vitamins and minerals and is a great source of Vitamin C!
Nutritional yeast - for color and umami flavor
Ground turmeric - for the yellow color and flavor
Kala namak - black salt with a sulfurous, pungent smell, giving the tofu a taste similar to eggs
Fresh baby spinach for the small leaves. If you use regular spinach, chop it first.

Variations and Substitutions

Stir in chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme or parsley, at the end.
Add spices such as chili powder, cumin, or smoked paprika. I would start with ½ teaspoon.
Add garlic powder or onion powder, or both.
To make this recipe spicy, add roasted Hatch chiles or other peppers! I suggest adding ¼ cup to ⅓ cup of chopped freshly roasted chiles a few minutes before everything is done.
Oil-free: You can omit the oil if you prefer; add a small amount of water while the vegetables are cooking.
Stir in Vegan Cheesy Kale Chips.

How to Make Vegan Mushroom Egg Scramble

I've got you covered if you've been wondering how to make mushroom vegan scrambled eggs with tofu!

Start by getting all the ingredients measured, prepped, and ready since this recipe comes together quickly.

Step 1: Add the shallot, mushrooms, and sea salt, and saute for a few minutes until the mushrooms start browning. Add the bell pepper and garlic; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the vegetables soften.

Cooking vegetables with the tofu and seasoning added to a cast iron skillet.

Step 2: Add the crumbled tofu and seasoning mix: nutritional yeast, turmeric, kala namak, ground black pepper, and the mushroom powder. Stir to combine.

Tofu scramble with red bell pepper and seasonings in a cast iron pan.

Step 3: Cook for another four minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture is a little dry, you may need to add 2 to 4 tablespoons of water. Reduce the heat to medium-low if needed.

Cooked vegan mushroom tofu scramble with spinach and mushroom in a cast iron skillet.

Step 4: Stir in the spinach during the last minute of cooking and remove from heat.

Vegan Mushroom and Spinach Tofu Scramble

Step 5: Top with chopped chives (optional). Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

Add two to four tablespoons of water if your vegetables and tofu start looking dry while cooking.
Turmeric stains whatever it comes into contact with; keep this in mind if you're using your favorite wooden spoon to stir.
If you aren't used to cooking with kala namak or turmeric, you may want to start with smaller portions, such as ¼ teaspoon, and work your way up. Try the amounts I have noted in the recipe if you're adventurous!

How to Serve

Accompany this dish with a side of pan-fried potatoes, air fryer breakfast potatoes, baked sweet potato fries, vegan cheesy kale chips, or, for brunch, easy vegan banana oat pancakes.

Try it with toast or toasted homemade sourdough.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight, covered container. This dish is excellent to make for meal prep.
Freeze leftovers for up to 2 to 3 months in an airtight, covered container, or a freezer-safe ziplock bag. Let the container thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheat by warming the leftover vegan tofu scramble in a pan on the stovetop over low-medium until warmed through, adding a bit of water if needed, so it doesn't dry out, and stick to the pan.

Recipe FAQs

How do vegan scrambled eggs taste?

They taste so good; I don't miss eggs! Scrambled tofu doesn't taste like eggs, but the texture is similar.

Do I have to add kala namak or turmeric?

No, it's optional. I like the flavor they provide, and turmeric adds color. Kala namak adds a flavor reminiscent of eggs.

Do I need to press the tofu?

You don't need to press the tofu since cooking it on the stovetop will remove any excess moisture. Add a tablespoon or two of water if the mixture starts looking dry. You can do this as often as needed.

How do functional mushrooms taste?

These mushrooms don't necessarily taste like the mushrooms we usually eat, such as portobello or cremini mushrooms. They have an earthy taste with a slight bitterness.

How else can I use this functional mushroom supplement?

Add The Functionist's Organic Mushroom Supplement to smoothies, coffee like in my mushroom latte, tea, soups, stews, and ramen recipes.

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