Tofu Picadillo

This is a breakfast alternative for scrambled eggs. It is very delicious and even people who eat eggs will enjoy it! It is my favorite breakfast with a cup of tea or fresh orange juice. Eat with tortillas or bread. It's especially good with bread and butter.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 31 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 green onions, chopped
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ¾ cup green peas
• ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
• ¼ cup canola oil, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mash tofu in a large bowl with a potato masher.

Step 2

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add red bell pepper, onion, and green onions; stir until coated with oil, about 45 seconds. Stir in mashed tofu; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir green peas and tomato paste into the saucepan. Cook until no moisture remains and tofu starts to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.