It’e the first week of January, and that means it’s time to make a commitment to being healthy. At least for a little bit…
Today I went to the gym to run a little and get in some cardio, because I’m awful at running outside and I’m on break from dance. I was preparing myself for a slightly more busy environment, but little did I realize just how many people were working off their holiday indulgences.
It’s great to see that people are working out and making healthy resolutions, but I’m looking forward to the crowd thinning out as the year goes on. This year, my resolutions are to eat gluten-free one day a week and to do as much strength training as I do cardio.
I’m going to start out my year by making January the healthiest month of my life, so all the recipes posted on Whisk & Shout this month will be 100% guilt-free and nutritious! No more cheat meals (at least for a month!)
This tofu scramble is simple, quick, and delicious. The basil and saffron are what provide most of the flavoring, with only a small amount of garlic salt and black pepper to season. Baby spinach, rainbow chard, and baby kale, as well as sliced tomatoes, add more nutritional value to this dish.
There are a few substitutions that can be made easily:
If you can’t get your hands on saffron, 1/4 tsp of turmeric will add an earthy flavor and a rich color to the scramble. Any leafy greens can be used in place of the mix that I used (try kale, arugula, or swiss chard!). And lastly, feel free to use plain sea salt and a dash of garlic powder instead of garlic salt.
Happy 2015!
xx
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 2/5 of a 14-oz block of firm tofu
- ½ tomato, cleaned and sliced
- 1 stalk (10-15 leaves) of fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 handful mixed greens
- ¼ avocado, diced
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3-4 strands saffron
- In a medium skillet, heat your olive oil over low-medium heat.
- Wrap the tofu in a towel and press for about 10-15 seconds. Using your hands, crumble into the pan.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-5 minutes, until the tofu is lightly sizzling.
- Add the basil and mixed greens, and toss.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add salt, pepper, and saffron.
- Cook for an additional 1-3 minutes, or until the greens are wilted and the tofu is fragrant.
- Serve topped with avocado and alongside mixed greens.
This scramble looks incredible, Medha! I’ve only had tofu a few times, so I’m loving that you used it for this dish. And the tomato and basil combo sounds delicious, especially with the avocado! Such a light and healthy breakfast!
Thanks, Gayle!
It looks so healthy that it just might kill me! Keep up the great work.
Happy new year,
Lance
Thanks, Happy New Year!
tofu scrambles are my fave!!! and love your new year resolutions!! hooray for healthy eating!! and exercise! I also need to do more strength/weight training . . I run a lot!
Let’s see how long I last! 🙂
Looks healthy and delicious! I love eggs because they manage to be healthy yet so filling. Wishing the best for you in 2015!
You too 🙂
Now this is a healthful power breakfast! Just what everybody needs right about now after overdoing it during the holidays. 🙂
Me especially! Thanks 🙂
Wow, no cheat meals for a month? You’re a stronger woman than I, Medha. I need my cheat meals. 🙂
This looks delicious, though. The perfect healthy meal to have you not craving the other stuff!
Thanks, Mir! Let’s see if I stick to it 🙂
This scramble looks so delicious Medha! Never tried eggs with tofu, but it is on my to do list now! Pinning! Happy New Year!
Thanks for the pin!
What a delicious meal!! I love your flavor combo!
Thanks, Annie!
This tofu scramble looks delicious! Definitely craving for more lighter meals like this after the holidays! The flavors sound wonderful!
Thanks! 🙂
this looks so delicious!
Thanks!
Happy New Year Medha! I’m hoping to try and quit the cheat meals for the next month too, we’ll see how that goes! I haven’t had tofu much, but this looks delicious!
Thanks!
My daughter and I were just having a conversation this morning about a dish she had last night using tofu and she really loved it. I have not ever tried it – but now I’m thinking I should and your recipe has a combination of flavors I know I would love. Wish me luck!
LMK if you try! 🙂
What a delicious sounding dish! I love avocado and tofu together, such an under-appreciated combination!!
Thanks! Me too 🙂
Woah lady! This is way to healthy for me, but good on you kicking the new year off with such a beautiful dish, you da girl! 🙂
Haha thanks!
This looks amazing. Super healthy and delicious! Never had tofu before but I have to give it a try.
Thanks!