Tofu scramble: a vegan breakfast recipe for women in menopause
A vegan breakfast from Suggestic's recipe library, part of HerStack's meal plans and recipes for women in perimenopause and after the menopause. Written in UK measures, with allergens listed.
Tofu scramble
Serves 2. 15 minutes. Allergens: mustard, soya, plus any in the shop-bought products noted.
1 tsp curry powder: UK curry powders and tandoori pastes usually contain mustard; check your brand.
Ingredients
- 680g tofu
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 180g diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 30g spinach
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
Method
- Drain the tofu and crumble it into small pieces.
- Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the tofu, curry powder, turmeric and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring now and then, until any liquid has evaporated and the tofu is hot, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach until it wilts, add the lime juice, season with black pepper and serve.
Optional supplement: Solgar Vegan Vitamin D3 1000IU
Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and to the normal function of the immune system.
Food supplement, softgels. 25 µg (1,000 IU) vitamin D3 from lichen per softgel (500% NRV). As a food supplement for adults, the label directs one softgel daily, preferably at mealtime. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. If you take digoxin, thiazide diuretics or medicines for epilepsy, or have kidney disease or sarcoidosis, ask your GP or pharmacist before taking vitamin D. The NHS advises adults in the UK to consider 10 µg a day in autumn and winter. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of young children.
General information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, follow a medical diet or take medication, speak to your GP or pharmacist before changing your diet or taking a supplement. Allergen information is based on the ingredients listed. Brands and formulations vary, so check every product label for ingredients, allergens and precautionary warnings; these recipes are not guaranteed free from any allergen. Recipes from Suggestic's recipe library. Published by Suggestic Inc, which is the sole author and editor of this site.