Vegan Breakfast Burrito with Tofu Scramble
This vegan breakfast burrito is your new go-to morning fuel—packed with flavor, protein, and the ability to make mornings bearable. Tofu scramble replaces eggs (without the cholesterol drama), while avocado, salsa, and veggies bring bold flavor. Wrapped in a warm tortilla, it’s easy to make, ridiculously satisfying, and totally meal-prep friendly. Want a high-protein breakfast that doesn’t taste like cardboard? This is it. Eat it fresh, freeze it, or devour it in the car while pretending you’re late for something important.
Vegan Breakfast Burrito with Tofu Scramble
A protein-packed, flavor-loaded breakfast burrito featuring spiced tofu scramble, creamy avocado, and fresh veggies wrapped in a soft tortilla.
Ingredients
- ½ block firm tofu about 7 oz, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp turmeric for color and anti-boring benefits
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 large tortillas flour or whole wheat
- ½ avocado sliced
- ¼ cup salsa or pico de gallo
- ¼ cup black beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup baby spinach or kale
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional, but makes it “cheesy”
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Crumble tofu into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until slightly crispy.
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for 15 seconds.
- Lay out the tortillas and spread avocado on each one.
- Add tofu scramble, black beans, diced peppers, spinach, and salsa.
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast for extra flavor.
- Wrap the tortillas tightly, folding in the sides as you roll.
- Eat immediately or wrap in foil for later.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~380
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 15% DV
- Magnesium: 12% DV
- Potassium: 10% DV
- Calcium: 9% DV
- Folate: 8% DV
Additional Notes & Tips
- Make it spicy by adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Meal-prep friendly—wrap and freeze for up to a month.
- Swap black beans for pinto or refried beans.
- Pair with coffee because mornings are hard.
