the tofu scramble i keep coming back to
a meal that’s stayed with me through every season
Lately, I’ve been thinking about what nourishment looks like for me right now.
I’m writing this from Portrait Coffee, sipping on an oat matcha and eating a croissant… so take that as you will. Post-Pilates class life, ha.
There’s a lot of nutrition support and guidance for postpartum that I didn’t get to experience. So when my version of postpartum hit me in the face at almost 16 weeks… I felt unprepared.
My husband and I are forever thankful for the many UberEats gift cards and home-cooked meals our friends sent us. Because honeyyyy, the last place your girl wanted to be was in front of the stove (lol).
After everything my body has been through, I’ve been trying to keep things simple. I’ve been making this dish on repeat, and it will forever be my OG meal. It’s actually one of the first things I learned to cook when I went plant-based almost 20 years ago.
tofu scramble.
It’s also been really practical. I can make a batch and have it ready for a couple of days, which has been helpful on the days where I don’t feel like cooking but still want something nourishing. But honestly, it’s a 50/50 chance I end up eating the whole pot throughout the day. Cue the tostadas and avocados.
From a nutrition standpoint, tofu is just a really good option, especially in a season like this. It’s a great source of plant-based protein, which helps with recovery and keeps you full. It also has iron and calcium, which are both important for supporting the body as it rebuilds after pregnancy and postpartum.
I’m not overthinking it, but I am being more mindful of making sure I’m actually eating meals that support me, especially now that I’m getting back in the kitchen and starting to enjoy it again.
It’s simple, flexible, and exactly what I’ve needed in this season, and every day.
Here’s my go-to tofu scramble:
Sometimes I’ll have it with toast, sometimes with avocado, sometimes just on its own.
It’s nothing fancy, but it’s been exactly what I need right now.
Simple, warm, and nourishing.
x, holy