Garlicky Bell Pepper Tofu Scramble with Waffled Jalapeño Hash Browns

This might be the longest title I’ve ever had on a recipe. I usually try to be succinct, but you just HAD TO KNOW that these hash browns were waffled…and contain jalapeños. And what if you thought it was just a boring tofu scramble? I’m just looking out for you, really.





I actually tried to make this recipe on Saturday…several times. I made 6 rounds of hashbrowns. They turned out fine, but they just weren’t crispy enough. It reminded me of when I go to breakfast, order my side of hashbrowns (which is usually on the side of pancakes or waffles, because CARBS), and they’re just greasy and limp with no crispy crust. Whomp whomp.

THEN I remembered hearing about waffle-iron hashbrowns, so I made another 4 rounds of hashbrowns that way, and I have it DOWN, folks. Also, pro tip – when you waffle hash browns you don’t need to use as much oil or butter. Hence, they are clearly health food.

Ryan is going to be SO EXCITED about jalapeño hash browns when he gets home from hunting in WI. It will almost make up for the house smelling so strongly of brussels sprouts.

As you may know, I’m a big fan of savory breakfast, but I don’t like eggs. I’ll eat them in baked goods, but big omelets or scrambled eggs usually make me a bit nauseous, and honestly just kind of gross me out. It’s all good though, because tofu saves the day.

This tofu scramble includes green and red bell peppers, yellow onion, LOTS of garlic, and some chili powder for a little smoky kick. Nutritional yeast, which you can find in the bulk section of health food stores, adds an essential savory flavor, as well as B vitamins, protein and fiber, so don’t leave it out.

I used my 7-inch belgian waffle maker for the hash browns, but any other waffle maker should work. You do want to have a sort of overflow of potato in there so that enough potato touches the surfaces of the waffle iron to crisp up, so just make sure to concentrate those taters so you have a thick layer.

Top with some cilantro and hot sauce, and then use that hash brown triangle to scoop up the scramble and dig into that crunch. Bam, savory breakfast of the egg-adverse.

