Tofu Breakfast Bowl with Avocado and Kale (Printable)

Protein-rich morning bowl with spiced golden tofu, wilted kale, and buttery avocado slices.

# What You Need:

→ Tofu

01 - 7 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
02 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
09 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
10 - 1 small lemon, cut into wedges

→ Optional Additions

11 - 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

# Directions:

01 - Pat tofu dry with paper towels, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss tofu cubes with turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and slightly crispy on all sides.
04 - Push tofu to one side of skillet and add chopped kale. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until wilted but still bright green.
05 - Stir in green onions and cook for 1 minute more, then remove skillet from heat.
06 - Divide tofu and kale mixture between two bowls.
07 - Top each bowl with avocado slices and sprinkle with nutritional yeast and pumpkin seeds if using.
08 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tofu gets genuinely crispy and absorbs those warm spices in a way that feels indulgent for breakfast.
  • You can have it ready in under 25 minutes, which means this works for rushed mornings and leisurely weekends alike.
  • It's one of those meals where you feel nourished rather than just fed, and that difference matters.
02 -
  • Pressing the tofu is non-negotiable if you want crispiness; I learned this the hard way when my first attempt was mushy and sad.
  • Don't stir the tofu constantly in the pan; let it sit so a crust forms, and that's where the magic happens.
03 -
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds lightly in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding them; they taste infinitely better and add real texture.
  • Keep your lemon wedges separate and squeeze them only when you're ready to eat so the acid stays bright and doesn't turn everything soft.
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