Skip to main content
Firfir with Tofu recipe by Safe Plated

Firfir with Tofu

A vegan twist on the classic Ethiopian breakfast dish, firfir, made with crumbled tofu instead of injera. This version is dairy-free and egg-free, making it a safe and delicious option for those with allergies.

15m prep + 25m cook4 servings
Contains soyDAIRY-freeEGG-free
350 cal|25g protein|20g carbs|20g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces Injera (dairy-free, egg-free)
  • 1 block Firm Tofu
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 tablespoons Berbere Spice Blend
  • 2 medium Tomato
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1Crumble the tofu into small pieces. If using injera, tear into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4Add minced garlic and berbere spice blend; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. 5Stir in diced tomatoes and water. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have broken down.
  6. 6Add the crumbled tofu to the sauce and stir well to coat.
  7. 7Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is heated through and the flavors have melded.
  8. 8Season with salt to taste. Serve warm.

Substitutions

InjeraFirm Tofu

For gluten-free or egg-free version

Related Guides

Keep reading this recipe

Open this recipe in the app

Sign in to continue with this recipe. No meal plan generation needed.

Want a full week of recipes like this?

Get a personalized 7-day meal plan customized for your family's specific allergens. Every recipe is cross-checked by an independent AI.

Build my free 7-day plan

No credit card required.