Healthy Recipes

Spiced Lentil & Tofu Scramble with Wilted Spinach

Spiced Lentil & Tofu Scramble with Wilted Spinach

Healthy recipe · Dinner
30 min1 serving480 kcal

A balanced dinner recipe with clear preparation steps and practical nutrition values.

Macros per serving

Estimated calorie contribution from protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Protein35 g · 38% kcal
Carbohydrates30 g · 33% kcal
Fats12 g · 29% kcal

Ingredients

  • Firm Tofu
    Firm Tofu200g
  • Green Lentils (cooked)
    Green Lentils (cooked)100g
  • Fresh Spinach
    Fresh Spinach150g
  • Nutritional Yeast
    Nutritional Yeast1 tbsp
  • Turmeric Powder
    Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Cumin Powder
    Cumin Powder1/2 tsp
  • Garlic Powder
    Garlic Powder1/4 tsp
  • Black Pepper
    Black PepperTo taste
  • Olive Oil (for cooking)
    Olive Oil (for cooking)1 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Crumble the firm tofu into a non-stick pan with 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper to the tofu. Stir well to coat.

  3. 3

    Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is lightly browned and resembles scrambled eggs.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cooked green lentils and nutritional yeast. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the fresh spinach to the pan and stir until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories480kcal
Protein35g
Carbs30g
Fats12g

Nutrition per 100 g

Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.

IngredientkcalProteinCarbsFats
Firm Tofu768 g1.9 g4.8 g
Green Lentils (cooked)1169 g20 g0.4 g
Fresh Spinach232.9 g3.6 g0.4 g
Nutritional Yeast34852 g19 g3 g
Turmeric Powder3129.7 g67 g5.5 g
Cumin Powder37518 g44 g10 g
Garlic Powder33117 g50 g1 g
Black Pepper25110 g64 g3.3 g
Olive Oil8840 g0 g100 g
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