
Spicy Tofu & Black Bean Bowl
Spicy Tofu & Black Bean Bowl · ready in 20 min · 2 servings · 500 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients
A bold vegan breakfast bowl where crumbled tofu cooks like a scramble, black beans bring depth, and chipotle, avocado, and lime make every bite vivid.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 500
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 200 gTofu, drained and crumbled
- 220 gBlack bean, cooked and drained
- 1 tbspChipotle, ground
- 1Avocado, sliced
- 1Lime, juiced
- 1 tbspOlive oil
- ¾ tspSalt
- ½ tspBlack pepper, ground
- 60 mlWater
Equipment
stovetop, skillet, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, spoon, masher, serving bowl
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Gather tofu, black bean, chipotle, avocado, lime, oil, salt, pepper, and water with a skillet, bowl, knife, board, spoon, and masher. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach
- Drain Tofu
Drain the black bean and pat the tofu dry, then crumble the tofu into uneven curds with your fingers for a softer scramble texture. · 3 min
What to look for: Tofu looks crumbly and black beans look drained
- Bloom Chipotle
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chipotle and black pepper, and stir until the oil turns brick red and fragrant. · 2 min
What to look for: Oil is red tinted and the spice smells smoky
- Scramble Tofu
Add crumbled tofu and salt, then cook while folding often until the curds look lightly golden at the edges and no wet patches remain. · 5 min
What to look for: Tofu curds are dry, glossy, and lightly golden
- Warm Black Bean
Stir in black bean and water, then simmer until the beans are hot, glossy, and lightly coated with the spicy tofu mixture. · 5 min
What to look for: Beans are steaming and the mixture looks lightly saucy
- Slice Avocado
Cut avocado into slices and squeeze lime juice over the fruit, keeping some juice for the warm bowl if you like a brighter finish. · 3 min
What to look for: Avocado slices are glossy with lime juice
- Serve Bowls
Divide the tofu and black bean mixture between 2 bowls, top with avocado, finish with lime juice, and serve while warm. · 2 min
What to look for: Each bowl has warm tofu, black beans, creamy avocado, and fresh lime
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 500 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| of which saturated | 4 g |
| Fibre | 18 g |
| Sodium | 810 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: soybeans, soy
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: not recommended
- Reheat the tofu and black bean mixture gently in a skillet until hot, then add the avocado and lime after warming.
Ingredient substitutions
Tofu
- Extra firm tofu: Press briefly if it releases a lot of water
Black bean
- Cooked black bean: Use beans that are tender but still hold their shape
Chipotle
- Black pepper: Use only when chipotle heat is not desired
Avocado
- Olive oil: Adds richness but not the same creamy texture
Lime
- Lime zest: Use with a small splash of water to carry the aroma
Olive oil
- Butter: Use only if a non vegan version is acceptable







