Today we’re Introducing our fertility-friendly silken tofu scramble recipe! This quick and easy dish is packed with hormone-balancing ingredients and contains flavors and nutrients. Tofu, our star ingredient, is a fantastic plant-based complete protein that supports reproductive health—accompanied by red bell peppers, sweet onions, and spinach, all loaded with fertility-supporting nutrients like vitamin C and folate.
Basil leaves add a refreshing touch, while the spice blend of chili powder, cumin, and turmeric adds depth and warmth. If you’re feeling adventurous, a dash of hot sauce can add an extra kick to this delightful dish.
So Let’s get cooking!
Fertility Benefits:
- Tofu: A rich source of plant-based protein, essential for hormonal balance.
- Spinach: Loaded with iron and folate, key nutrients for fertility health.
- Turmeric: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, aiding overall reproductive wellness.
What You’ll Need to Make It: Ingredients
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup Sweet Onion, chopped
- 1 lb Tofu, extra firm, drained and crumbled
- 4 cups Spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup Basil Leaves, chopped
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin, ground
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- Hot Sauce (optional)
How to Make:
- Prep:
- Dice the pepper, chop the onion, and chop the spinach.
- Drain and crumble the tofu.
- Make:
- In a bowl, mix crumbled tofu with chili powder, cumin, and turmeric. Massage until spices are well incorporated. Set aside.
- Lightly oil a sauté pan, add onions and peppers, and sauté until soft.
- Add tofu and cook until warmed through about 5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and basil, season with salt to taste.
- Top with hot sauce if desired.
Variations:
- Incorporate diced tomatoes or avocado for an extra layer of flavor and fertility-boosting nutrients.
FAQs:
- Can I use another type of tofu? For the best texture in this scramble, extra-firm tofu is recommended.
How to Store and Reheat:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan.
What to Serve With It:
- Whole-grain toast, added to a grain bowl or a fresh green salad complements this scramble perfectly.
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Simple Tofu Scramble
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cups sweet onion chopped
- 1 lb tofu, extra firm drained and crumbled
- 4 cups spinach chopped
- 1/2 cups basil leaves chopped
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp tumeric
- hot sauce optional
Instructions
Prep
- Dice pepper, chop onion and chop spinach.
- Drain and crumble tofu.
Make
- In a bowl, add crumbled tofu, chili powder, cumin and turmeric and massage until spices are well incorporated. Set aside.
- Spray sauté pan lightly with oil add onions and peppers. Sauté until soft. Add tofu and sauté until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and basil to pan and season with salt to taste.
- Top with hot sauce if desired.
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