A hearty vegan breakfast with spiced scrambled tofu, savory mushrooms, and tender kale over whole wheat couscous.
# What You'll Need:
→ Scrambled Tofu
01 - 7 oz firm tofu, drained and crumbled
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
→ Sautéed Mushrooms
08 - 5 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sautéed Kale
13 - 2 cups kale, stems removed, leaves chopped
14 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
15 - Pinch of salt
→ Whole Wheat Couscous Base
16 - 2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
17 - 3/4 cup boiling water
18 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Garnishes
19 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
20 - Sliced avocado (optional)
21 - Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
22 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place couscous and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a heatproof bowl. Pour 3/4 cup boiling water over the couscous, cover with a lid or plate, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork and set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled tofu along with turmeric, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring gently, until heated through and lightly golden. Stir in nutritional yeast if using. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
03 - In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they begin to brown and release their moisture. Add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 additional minutes until fragrant and mushrooms are tender.
04 - Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the chopped kale and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until wilted and bright green.
05 - Divide the couscous evenly between 2 bowls. Top each portion with the scrambled tofu, sautéed mushrooms, and kale. Add garnishes as desired including parsley, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately while warm.
