Air Fryer Vegan Tofu And Asparagus Scramble

Vegan breakfast just got a whole lot easier and tastier! This Air Fryer Vegan Tofu and Asparagus Scramble is a game-changer, packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. The combination of crispy asparagus, savory tofu, and a hint of smokiness will have you scrambling for more – all in just 20 minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 block of extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Press the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together smoked paprika, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and turmeric.

Add the crumbled tofu to the bowl and toss until the tofu is evenly coated with the spice mixture.

Set aside. In the air fryer basket, drizzle the olive oil and add the diced onion.

Cook the onion for 5 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Add the minced garlic to the air fryer basket and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add the trimmed asparagus to the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Add the spice-coated tofu to the air fryer basket and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, sprinkle the nutritional yeast and stir to combine. Add the nutritional yeast mixture to the air fryer basket and stir to combine.

Cook for an additional minute, then serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Using extra-firm tofu is essential for this recipe, as it holds up well to the air fryer heat and helps the scramble hold its shape.

If you can’t find fresh asparagus, frozen will do, just thaw and pat dry before using.

You can also customize the spices to your taste – add more smoked paprika for a smokier flavor or more turmeric for a brighter yellow color.

Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, cook in batches if necessary, to ensure everything cooks evenly.

If you’re not a fan of nutritional yeast, you can omit it or substitute with a cheesy vegan alternative.

This recipe makes 5 servings, perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch for a crowd.

Nutrional Value

• Energy: 320 calories
• Protein: 22g
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 400mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg