This is my fourth dish in my tofu scramble series. I like pushing flavor combinations; throwing things together that I would never think would work, but then they taste great! I had fennel in my fridge, and needed to use it up. The fennel adds a light bright taste, and balances well with the sweet pear and the warm allspice. This is a great dish when you want something healthy and quick to eat in the morning.
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Fennel and Pear Tofu Scramble (Vegan & Gluten Free)
This vegan and gluten-free tofu scramble features flavors of fennel, pear, shallots, allspice and maple syrup.
Credit: My Real Dish
Tips: (1) Drain the tofu before using it. (2) Extra firm tofu works best if you want chunks like a stir-fry, but the softer tofu, creates more of a soft scrambled egg consistency. However, the softer tofu has a tendency to stick to the pan, requires more oil, and is more wet.
Ingredients
- 1 fennel bulb
- 1 small pear
- 1 large shallot
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 oz tofu (I used House Foods Organic Super Firm)
Directions
- Wash fennel and pear (I used Thieves Fruit & Veggie Spray).
- Chop fennel bulb, shallot, and pear.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
- Sauté fennel and shallot until slightly tender (~5 minutes).
- Drain tofu, slice it in the container with a knife, and add it to the pan.
- Continue to sauté until the fennel and shallot are tender, but not mushy (~ 2 – 3 minutes).
- Turn on heat.
- Add chopped pear, almonds, allspice, maple syrup and stir until pear is warm.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
Check out the first tofu scramble recipe here: Asparagus and Artichoke Tofu Scramble, the second here: Mediterranean Tofu Scramble (Vegan & Gluten Free), and the third here: Blackberry Fig Tofu Scramble.
I never use fennel so I love this idea!! I bet the addition of pear would make it super tasty too!! YUM!
I had only used the fennel oil applied to my stomach before experimenting with it in tofu scrambles and stir fries! It is so good for your gut!
This looks really tasty! I may have to try it, I have never tried tofu before and always wondered how it should be cooked
You can bread it and fry it too! Tons of way. I even like it puréed in smoothies, because it tastes like yogurt without the sugar.
I really love the sound of this Susan! Fennel is a favourite in our house but I’ve never paired it with pair before (haha see what I did there!). Thanks for the idea 🙂
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This is excellent 👌
Thanks!
Thank you!
I tried Tofu once and wasn’t keen but this flavour combination looks delicious, will definitely give it a try, thanks!
Oh this sounds good! I’m usually not a Tofu eater but I want to try this out xx
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It never occurred to me to add pear to my tofu scramble, but it sounds really good!
Sometimes I roll with what’s in my fridge, cross my fingers for a win and dig in! I think I was on a pear salad kick when I was making this. Now i’m on a peach kick. HAHAHA.