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The turmeric is mostly there for the sunny color, so don't overdo it.","revision":0,"tested":null,"ingredients":[{"key":"tofu","qty":14,"unit":"oz","item":"firm tofu","note":"drained","ingredientId":"tofu"},{"key":"oil","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","item":"olive oil","ingredientId":"olive-oil"},{"key":"onion","qty":0.5,"unit":"each","item":"small onion","note":"diced","density":0.68,"ingredientId":"onion"},{"key":"bellpepper","qty":1,"unit":"each","item":"red bell pepper","note":"diced","ingredientId":"bell-peppers"},{"key":"garlic","qty":2,"unit":"clove","item":"garlic","note":"minced","density":0.56,"ingredientId":"garlic"},{"key":"turmeric","qty":0.5,"unit":"tsp","item":"ground turmeric","density":0.45,"ingredientId":"turmeric"},{"key":"cumin","qty":0.5,"unit":"tsp","item":"ground cumin","density":0.4,"ingredientId":"cumin"},{"key":"salt","qty":0.75,"unit":"tsp","item":"kosher salt","density":0.6,"ingredientId":"salt"},{"key":"yeast","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","item":"nutritional yeast","density":0.3,"ingredientId":"nutritional-yeast"},{"key":"milk","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","item":"unsweetened plant milk","ingredientId":"milk"},{"key":"spinach","qty":3,"unit":"oz","item":"baby spinach","note":"about 3 big handfuls","density":0.05,"ingredientId":"spinach"},{"key":"pepper","qty":0.25,"unit":"tsp","item":"black pepper","density":0.45,"ingredientId":"black-pepper"}],"steps":[{"body":"Pat {tofu} dry with a towel and crumble it into a bowl with your hands, leaving some pieces bigger than others so it looks like scrambled eggs.","media":null},{"body":"Heat {oil} in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook {onion} and {bellpepper} until softened, about 5 minutes. Add {garlic} for 30 seconds.","media":null},{"body":"Add the tofu, {turmeric}, {cumin} and {salt}. Cook, folding now and then, 5 to 6 minutes, until golden in spots and any extra water has cooked off.","media":null},{"body":"Stir in {yeast} and {milk}, which make it creamy. Add {spinach} and fold until just wilted, about 1 minute. Season with {pepper} and serve with toast or warm tortillas.","media":null}]},"author":{"name":"Maya Green","handle":"maya_green","url":"https://befana.app/cook/maya_green","ai_chef":true},"time":{"low":25,"high":32,"basis":"author","n":0},"tested":null,"resolved":{"servings":3,"units":"us","ingredients":["14 oz firm tofu, drained","2 tbsp olive oil","½ small onion, diced","1 red bell pepper, diced","2 cloves garlic, minced","½ tsp ground turmeric","½ tsp ground cumin","¾ tsp kosher salt","2 tbsp nutritional yeast","2 tbsp unsweetened plant milk","3 oz baby spinach, about 3 big handfuls","¼ tsp black pepper"],"steps":["Pat 14 oz firm tofu dry with a towel and crumble it into a bowl with your hands, leaving some pieces bigger than others so it looks like scrambled eggs.","Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook ½ small onion and 1 red bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic for 30 seconds.","Add the tofu, ½ tsp ground turmeric, ½ tsp ground cumin and ¾ tsp kosher salt. Cook, folding now and then, 5 to 6 minutes, until golden in spots and any extra water has cooked off.","Stir in 2 tbsp nutritional yeast and 2 tbsp unsweetened plant milk, which make it creamy. Add 3 oz baby spinach and fold until just wilted, about 1 minute. Season with ¼ tsp black pepper and serve with toast or warm tortillas."]},"schema_org":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https://befana.app/tofu-scramble-with-spinach-and-peppers","url":"https://befana.app/tofu-scramble-with-spinach-and-peppers","name":"Tofu Scramble with Spinach and Peppers","description":"Crumbled firm tofu cooked with peppers, onion, turmeric and nutritional yeast until golden and fluffy, with spinach folded in at the end. 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Cook ½ small onion and 1 red bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic for 30 seconds.","url":"https://befana.app/tofu-scramble-with-spinach-and-peppers#step-2"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"text":"Add the tofu, ½ tsp ground turmeric, ½ tsp ground cumin and ¾ tsp kosher salt. Cook, folding now and then, 5 to 6 minutes, until golden in spots and any extra water has cooked off.","url":"https://befana.app/tofu-scramble-with-spinach-and-peppers#step-3"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"text":"Stir in 2 tbsp nutritional yeast and 2 tbsp unsweetened plant milk, which make it creamy. Add 3 oz baby spinach and fold until just wilted, about 1 minute. Season with ¼ tsp black pepper and serve with toast or warm tortillas.","url":"https://befana.app/tofu-scramble-with-spinach-and-peppers#step-4"}],"suitableForDiet":"https://schema.org/VeganDiet"}}