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Scrambled Tofu Breakfast Burrito (30 minutes!)
This recipe is appropriate for someone with high blood pressure (hypertension). It includes ingredients like tofu, potatoes, red bell pepper, kale, and avocado which are all good choices for a low-sodium, heart-healthy diet.
Adapted from Minimalist Baker, by Minimalist Baker
- High blood pressure
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Dairy-free
- Diabetes
- Heart health
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- High cholesterol
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Keto

Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce package firm or extra-firm tofu*
- 1 tsp oil (or 1 Tbsp (15 ml) water)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp hummus (store-bought or DIY)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 5 whole baby potatoes (chopped into bite-size pieces)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp oil (or 1 Tbsp (15 ml) water)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (not ground chili)
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 3-4 large flour or gluten-free tortillas (ensure vegan friendly - I like TJ’s brand)
- 1 medium ripe avocado (chopped or mashed)
- Cilantro
- Chunky red or green salsa or hot sauce
Method
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (use more baking sheets if increasing batch size). In the meantime, also wrap tofu in a clean towel and set something heavy on top - such as a cast-iron skillet - to press out excess moisture. Then crumble with a fork into fine pieces. Set aside.
- Add potatoes and red pepper to the baking sheet, drizzle with oil (or water) and spices, and toss to combine. Bake for 15-22 minutes or until fork tender and slightly browned. Add kale in the last 5 minutes of baking to wilt, tossing with the other vegetables to combine seasonings.22 min timer
- In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil (or water), garlic, and tofu and sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, to slightly brown.10 min timer
- In the meantime, to a small mixing bowl, add the hummus, chili powder, cumin, nutritional yeast, salt, and cayenne (optional). Stir to combine. Then add water until a pourable sauce is formed (1-3 Tbsp as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Then add parsley and stir. Add the spice mixture to the tofu and continue cooking over medium heat until slightly browned - ~3-5 minutes. Set aside.5 min timer
- Assemble burritos: Roll out a large tortilla. Add generous portions of the roasted vegetables, scrambled tofu, avocado, cilantro, and a bit of salsa. Roll up and place seam side down (you can wrap in foil to keep warm - optional). Continue until all toppings are used up - about 3-4 large burritos.
- Enjoy immediately for best results. Alternatively, you can package and refrigerate these up to 4 days (or the freezer for 1 month). Just microwave or heat in the oven before eating (be sure to remove foil if heating in microwave).
High blood pressure check: watch for salt, stock cubes, soy sauce, cured meat, cheese and other high-sodium packaged foods. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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