Cheesy Scrambled Tofu and Spinach Sandwich
Ingredients
- makes 3-4 sandwiches
- 1 tsp oil (optional)
- 1/2 block extra firm tofu, rinsed and patted dry with a paper towel and then chopped finely into tiny cubes
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped (whites/greens separated)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 11/2 tsp of black salt (adjust according to preference for the eggy taste)
- pinch of turmeric (for the color)
- 1/2 cup dairy free cheddar (optional, but a great addition)
- salt & pepper, to taste .
Preparation
Heat oil (if using), in a non-stick skillet (preferably a cast iron one) over medium-high heat
If you are not using oil, add the chopped onions, jalapeño, garlic to the skillet directly3️⃣season with salt (use sparingly as you will be adding black salt & dairy free cheddar), pepper, and cook, stirring constantly until soft, about 5 minutes,
Add scallion whites & spinach & cook for 4 min on medium-high
Once the spinach leaves have wilted, stir in the chopped tofu
Season with black salt (about 1 1/2 tsp), turmeric, nutritional yeast & cook for 10 min, stirring often
Reduce heat, add cheddar (if using) & stir until it has melted
Check for seasoning & top with scallion greens
Make sandwiches with toasted bread, scrambled tofu, tomatoes & hot sauce
Use any variety of bread that you have
Highly recommend sourdough slices
Use any hot sauce that you have
Sriracha works really well
