tofu crumbles

These pepperoni pizza tofu crumbles taste like the real thing! They are made with extra-firm tofu, seasonings, and spices. Sprinkle on top of veggie dishes, potatoes, salads, soups, and sandwiches for an authentic pepperoni pizza flavor.

Vegan Pepperoni Pizza Tofu Crumbles

tofu (extra firm)

Tablespoons ketchup

Tablespoons tahini paste

soy sauce

yeast

1½ Tablespoons coconut sugar (can sub in brown sugar)

smoked paprika

garlic powder

onion powder

Italian seasonings

fennel

apple cider vinegar

salt (more

mustard powder

red pepper flakes (more

black pepper

cocoa powder (unsweetened)

prepare oven and pan

Preheat oven to 375°, prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

press tofu

Press and drain the tofu, pouring off liquid as necessary. This will take about 30 minutes using a tofu press. If pressing between plates with weights, it might take up to one hour.

mix ingredients

While the oven is preheating and the tofu is pressing/draining, stir together all other ingredients into a medium-sized bowl.

crumble tofu

When the tofu is pressed and drained, hand crumble into small pieces directly into the mixing bowl with the other ingredients. Toss together and stir to evenly coat.

bake

Turn onto a prepared baking sheet. Spread evenly and put it in the preheated oven for a total of 44-50minutes, checking at intervals. (See next instruction.)

After putting the tofu in the oven, set the timer for 20 minutes. Open the oven after the first 20 minutes and turn and stir the tofu, moving the dryer tofu from the outer edges to the center and the moister tofu in the center, out to the edges. Put back into the oven and check again in 20 more minutes. Then at 5 minute increments until it&#39;s done.

observe

You will know when your tofu is done because it will be nicely browned - but not burned.

store

You can keep these pepperoni pizza tofu crumlbes tightly covered in the fridge for up to a week - but I&#39;ve never managed to keep them around that long! If they dry out then refresh with a little veggie broth.

This easy tofu ground beef recipe is for anyone out there who isn&#39;t a HUGE fan of tofu.  This tofu crumbles recipe is definitely a winner and it&#39;s the one that converted me into a raving fan of tofu!!

Easy Tofu Ground Beef (Tofu Crumbles)

extra-firm tofu

extra virgin olive oil

chili powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Preheat

Drain water

Open tofu package and drain off water.  Allow it to sit in a strainer while you make the marinade

Mix all other ingredients together in bowl to create a paste.

Crumble

Once tofu has drained, crumble it up into small pieces.

Combine

Mix together paste and tofu until all of the tofu is coated.

Spray or brush

Coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray or with a light brush of oil.

Spread

Evenly spread out tofu on pan and place tofu into a 400° F oven.

Cook

Cook tofu for 25-30 minutes. Stirring every 10 minutes or so to move the tofu around on the pan. Watch it closely after 20 minutes as it may cook faster than the allotted time and you don’t want it to burn.  Cook it longer for a crispier texture.

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Learn how to make tofu taste just like ground beef in this popular vegan recipe. A great way to add the texture of meat and protein to recipes.

Tofu Ground Beef

This Tofu Ground Beef Recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes! It&#039;s rich, smoky, crispy, and makes for the best ground beef substitute. Vegan and gluten-free!

Tofu Ground Beef Recipe

oz (400 grams) block extra firm tofu, pressed

tbsp olive oil

soy sauce ((or tamari if GF))

tsp smoked paprika

tsp cumin

oregano

Place a baking sheet in the oven and pre-heat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

Add the oil, smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and black pepper to a bowl. Mix until it forms a paste.

Using your hands, crumble the tofu into medium-small pieces. Add the tofu crumbles to the bowl and mix until it&#39;s well coated with the paste. It&#39;s easier to use your hands.

When the oven has pre-heated, take the baking sheet out and carefully brush it with a thin layer of oil using a pastry brush. Add the tofu crumbles and spread them out evenly. Bake for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, stir the tofu and bake for 7-10 more minutes. This time, make sure to check on the tofu towards the end as baking time can vary. You know it&#39;s ready when it&#39;s crispy and golden brown.

Asian Tofu "Beef" Bowls are a meal prep / weeknight dinner life saver! Ground Tofu Crumbles that's incredibly easy and made in snap. Serve it over rice and vegetables for a healthy high protein vegan meal.

Asian Tofu 'Beef' Bowls

tbsp vegetarian mushroom sauce

hoisin sauce (24 grams)

tbsp soy sauce (45 grams)

tbsp mirin or rice vinegar (15 grams)

tsp sugar (4 grams)

tsp sesame oil (5 grams)

tsp black pepper

tsp sambal oelek, optional

garlic cloves, minced (9 grams)

small onion, diced (100 grams)

sesame seeds,

scallions,

Mix all the sauce ingredients into a bowl and set aside. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the tofu. 

Fry onions and garlic in a large pan or wok over medium high heat until browned (1 minute). 

Crumble in the tofu and fry for 1 minute to allow excess liquid to evaporate. 

Pour in the sauce and cook for another 3-4 minute until the tofu has absorbed the sauce. Fry for another 2-3 minute to get more browning and crisp tofu bits. 

Serve immediately over rice and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. 

I've been craving something just like this! Can't wait to try it out.

Subbed the soy sauce for kecap manis and omitted the hoisin since kecap manis is sweet. Still turned out really good, great meal prep recipe! The sambal really adds a nice kick of spice into it.

Delicious! My bf who isn’t vegan at all did not miss beef with this bowl. Super flavorful and authentic. I added some plantains on the side to add some sweetness- a Latin twist.

This was lush! Sometimes I can't believe how versatile tofu is haha, the texture was spot on crumbled meat and the flavour was like getting something from a takeaway. 😍 Loved it!

Loved all the flavors on this dish! I used TVP rehdryated in not-beef bouillon cubes, as well as a drizzle of  gochujang, and it was excellent. Thanks for sharing and stay safe/optimistic!

This was so delicious!  Definitely a keeper and will add to the weekly dinner rotation!
Thank you!

This was delicious and easy! Thanks for a great recipe!

This easy recipe for tofu crumbles is a staple in any vegan household. You’ll love the versatility of the flavor and it can be made in several different ways including in your air fryer. A great vegan and vegetarian meat substitute! 

Tofu Crumbles

olive oil (optional)

low-sodium tamari (sub soy sauce)

paprika

tamari (sub soy sauce)

taco seasoning

Drain water from the tofu and press tofu for 5-10 minutes

While tofu is pressings, mix the rest of the seasoning ingredients of your choice in a bowl.

With your hands, crumble tofu into smaller pieces (about ½ an inch or so). The tofu will become smaller when cooked.

Prep

Mix tofu with the spice mixture and stir to coat fully. You may want to pour half of the mixture on the tofu then mix and then pour the rest on.

Air fry for 6 mins at 400 then shake/stir so that the crumbles are not stuck together, air fry another 6 mins

Air Fryer

Preheat to 400. Mix tofu with olive oil and then add the spice mixture of choice and coat fully.

Spread tofu mixture on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with oil or use parchment paper so the crumbles don’t stick.

Bake for 20 minutes flipping halfway. Continue baking for another 5 minutes if you want it extra crispy.

Oven

Heat 1-2 TB of oil in a large skillet/pan.

Add tofu and cook on medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.

Add spice mixture to the pan and fry for another 4-6 minutes until you get the crispiness you would like.

Stovetop (will not get as crispy as air fryer or oven)

Love these ideas about Tofu and Tofu Crumbles.  It has answered many questions about Tofu use  Thank you for the info.  James.

These are so good! This is my new favorite way to eat tofu. I've used it in tacos and on salads so far. My husband enjoys them too (which is saying somthing).

This is perhaps my first time (or at least that I can recall) cooking tofu. I'm new to plant-based meals but this easy tofu crumble recipe is so tasty and so simple I'm sure it's going to become a staple for me to add a quick protein to a number of meals. Thanks Mary!

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This easy recipe for Tofu Crumbles is a staple in any vegan household. You’ll love the versatility of the flavor and it can be made in several different ways including in the oven, air fryer, and stovetop. It’s a great vegan and vegetarian meat substitute!

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