Oil-Free Easy Baked Tofu Scramble with Soy Chorizo

This Easy Baked Tofu Scramble with Soy Chorizo smells like pizza cooking in the oven.  It's definitely SASSY too!  (Super Affordable, Simple, Satisfying & YUMMY!)  I used two packages of tofu to make this so I would have plenty leftover for my husband and I for the next day...or two!  Saturdays are a day we particularly like having quick meals at the ready. 

One key to making this Easy Baked Tofu Scramble taste really great was from using previously frozen tofu.  I used a firm and an extra firm.  Honestly, I didn't plan that.  I just happened to need to use these two packs of tofu up, forgetting they had been frozen and thawed in my fridge for at least a week.  I was glad for it though.  I highly recommend freezing your tofu first, as the texture is quite different.  That said, you can prepare it whether freezing your tofu first, or not.

Oil-Free, Easy Baked Tofu Scramble with Soy Chorizo is perfect for batch cooking

Recipe Notes For Easy Baked Tofu Scramble with Soy Chorizo

1. As mentioned above, I froze the tofu first.  In case you've never frozen tofu before, you really must give it a try.  Frozen tofu is really great marinated and air-fried too!  Simply place unopened (firm or extra firm) tub of tofu in the freezer.  I have not tried to freeze silken tofu, nor the super firm variety that is vacuum packed, versus  being packed in water.  Once it has frozen, place it in the fridge to thaw.  This process will take a couple days, so plan ahead.  Go ahead.  Put some tofu in the freezer right now!  You won't regret it!   If needed, you can thaw the tofu on the counter, or place unopened tub in a bowl, and add cool water.  
2. I used Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo.  It is very flavorful, and a tad spicy.  I like using it with the Tofu Scramble as opposed to just on its own to mellow out the spiciness, yet adding a festive Mexican flare.  For this recipe, using 2 tubs of tofu, I used 1/2 of the Soy Chorizo package.  If you want, use more.  In lieu of using Soy Chorizo, use some hot sauce.  But, you'll miss the awesome pizza-like aromas as it bakes!
3. To keep this Easy Baked Tofu Scramble really really simple, I added fresh coarse chopped red and yellow onion, along with a full bag of Fire Roasted Bell Peppers & Onion. (Yes, this was also from Trader Joe's.  We make the 45 minute drive up north about once per month or two, and stock up on a few favorite items.)  Feel free to sub out fresh bell peppers.
   
4. For seasoning, I used a generous amount of garlic and onion powder, dried parsley, nutritional yeast, a teaspoon of salt-free taco seasoning that was locally made, and a bit of fresh ground sea salt.
5. To add a bit of moisture before baking, to prevent scorching, and for adding flavor, I added a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and around a tablespoon or a bit more of San-J Reduced Sodium Tamari.  You can also add fresh chopped tomatoes.
6. Bake at 375º covered for around 40 minutes.  Check it.  Either it's done, or you may want to bake it a bit more, or remove the cover to bake it another 10, depending on how crisp you want it.  It should be on the dryer side, but not too dried out either.  
7. Feel free to add other spices or herbs, such as ground cumin, Mexican oregano, or smoked or sweet paprika.
8. Add chopped mushrooms, grated carrot, fresh tomato, chopped zucchini or other vegetables if desired.
9. Salsa can be added before baking, or serve in tortillas with salsa, fresh greens, chopped avocado or however you like it!
10. If you use the frozen fire roasted peppers, but find the package has a lot of frozen ice on it, empty bag into a strainer and give it a quick rinse in cool water before adding to tofu mixture.  Use any frozen bell pepper medley you can find if not fire roasted.

Oil-Free Easy Baked Tofu Scramble with Soy Chorizo Ingredients & Steps

Easy Baked Tofu Scramble with Soy Chorizo Ingredients 

• 1&1/2 - 2 onions, red, sweet or yellow, coarse chopped
• 2 tubs (bricks) of tofu, firm or extra firm, ideally previously frozen and thawed (see recipe notes, above)
• 1/2+ package of Soy Chorizo (like Trader Joe's, or other brand)
• 1 package frozen fire roasted colorful bell peppers and onions 
• 1 Tbsp. + garlic powder 
• 1 Tbsp. + onion powder 
• 1 tsp. taco seasoning mix (I used a salt-free, locally made blend)
• 1 Tbsp. dried parsley, or use Mexican oregano
• 2-3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast (Terrasoul is my favorite!)
• 1-2 tsp. apple cider vinegar (or use white or red)
• Around 2 Tbsp. reduced sodium tamari or naturally brewed soy sauce (See all my favorite savory condiments for vegan / macrobiotic cooking)

Easy Baked Tofu Scramble with Soy Chorizo Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375º.  Get a rectangular baking dish ready.
2. Place ingredients in baking dish, pretty much in order listed.  (See note #10 regarding frozen fire roasted peppers.)
3. Give it a stir with a big spoon to coat all the tofu.
4. Cover, and bake, about 40 minutes.  Check it.  It may be ready, or you can bake another 10 minutes, covered or uncovered depending on how crispy or brown you want the topping.  Since this is oil-free, it doesn't brown.  But it does crisp up around the edges, even when baked covered the entire time.

How To Serve Your Easy Baked Tofu Scramble

Tofu Scramble is quite versatile.  Enjoy as is, topped with salsa, or wrapped in a tortilla, or whole wheat pita with salsa, arugula or sprouts, and optional chopped avocado.  It's great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  If having it for breakfast, try it with a whole wheat or sprouted grain English muffin with sprouted sunflower butter (absolutely the best sunflower butter, shown in a picture, below), and steamed (or QB / Quick Boiled/Blanched) collard greens.  You'll feel satisfied all morning!   

Although I usually make Tofu Scrambles for breakfast, we enjoyed this for dinner recently with already cooked, and re-steamed brown rice cooked with adzuki beans, an arugula and watermelon radish salad, and steamed collard greens.  We did wrap it in a flour tortilla, with salsa, not shown.

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