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Dotted with hearty black beans, juicy corn and crunchy bell peppers, this tofu scramble is a valuable recipe to have in your weeknight dinner repertoire. Staple spices of cumin, turmeric and paprika deliver powerful flavor and color to the clusters of tofu. The corn and bell peppers are not cooked, but are simply tossed with the hot tofu, allowing the residual heat in the pan to soften them just enough to remove the raw taste. The spices are bloomed briefly in the olive oil to awaken and intensify their flavors, but take care to add the tofu promptly to avoid the spices burning. This is an adaptable and versatile dish that can be eaten a…
Ready In20 min
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Dotted with hearty black beans, juicy corn and crunchy bell peppers, this tofu scramble is a valuable recipe to have in your weeknight dinner repertoire. Staple spices of cumin, turmeric and paprika deliver powerful flavor and color to the clusters of tofu. The corn and bell peppers are not cooked, but are simply tossed with the hot tofu, allowing the residual heat in the pan to soften them just enough to remove the raw taste. The spices are bloomed briefly in the olive oil to awaken and intensify their flavors, but take care to add the tofu promptly to avoid the spices burning. This is an adaptable and versatile dish that can be eaten as an easy lunch or dinner, with tortillas on the side, tossed with some baby spinach as a snacky salad, or with a fried egg on top for breakfast.
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Yield:4 servings
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 (14- to 16-ounce) packages extra-firm tofu, drained and broken into 1-inch chunks
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus 1 quartered lime for serving
Handful cilantro leaves, chopped
½ to 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
Warmed tortillas (optional), to serve
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
49 grams carbs; 461 calories; 10 grams monosaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 21 grams fat; 13 grams fiber; 1075 milligrams sodium; 29 grams protein; 6 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Step 1
Place the cumin, turmeric and smoked paprika in a small bowl. 1.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet on medium for 2 minutes. Drizzle in the olive oil, add all of the spice mixture and, stirring constantly, allow the spices to bloom briefly until fragrant and darker in color, 10 to 15 seconds. Immediately add the tofu and garlic, and season generously with salt and pepper. 1.
Step 3
Increase heat to medium-high and cook, tossing occasionally, until the tofu is golden around the edges, 5 to 8 minutes. 1.
Step 4
Turn off the heat. Add the corn, bell pepper and black beans to the skillet and toss to combine. Leave for about 3 minutes, allowing the residual heat to soften the corn and peppers slightly. 1.
Step 5
Add the lime juice and cilantro. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if needed 1.
Step 6
Top with sliced jalapeño and serve with tortillas (if using) and lime wedges on the side.
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