
I only make tofu omelet once in a while. Not because itâs hard, but I always feel itâs time/energy consuming, the active kind. Although every time I actually did it, it wasnât as arduous, and the end result was well worth the effort.
Since I was âtrappedâ inside this morning đ§ (more like just lazy), I thought Iâd make one today. It turned out to be the perfect activity for me to settle in again after the short tripđ©đ»âđł
Did I mention I was feeling lazy? So hereâs a sketchy recipe for anyone who hasnât tried their hand. The specific steps shouldnât be hard to figure out and innovation is always welcomedđĄ(my way of letting myself off the hook lol)
This makes one omelet
1/4 block of silken tofu
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp of nutritional yeast
1/8 tsp black salt (to add some eggy flavor, can be replaced with another tbsp of nutritional yeast)
1/4 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp ground cumin (optional)
1/4 tsp turmeric (optional)
1 tsp tapioca flour (or arrowroot/cornstarch, anything to help with the consistency)
Salt and pepper
Veggies of your choice for the filling
- Cook the garlic until golden brown
- Add it and everything else, except the veggies, to a food processor/blender and blend until smooth, add a bit of water if necessary
- Cook the veggies and set them aside
- Add some of the cooked veggies back to the skillet and pour the omelet batter over them. Spread it evenly to a circle.
- Cook over medium-low heat until the bottom is dry and golden. (Alternatively, once the edge starts to dry, you can bake the whole thing in the oven at ~375 F for 10 min-25min, depending on your preferred doneness).
- Scoop the rest of the veggies on top and fold the omelet over.
You can modify the spices and add cheese or other toppings you like. I opted for some salsađ¶
Also, the omelet will form better if baked. But again, I didnât feel like taking the extra step and did everything on stovetop, and it came out a bit wonkyđ
Not a problem for my own consumption though.
A footnote on Whole Foodsâ tofu: I notice lately their tofus arenât very well formed (see last pic). The firm one I got a few weeks back was really porous and crumbling at the bottom. Hopefully itâs only a temporary issueđ€š
#abillionlove #tofu #veganrecipes #wfpb
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