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Tofu “Ground Meat” Crumbles

Tofu “Ground Meat” Crumbles

Put a plant-based spin on classic ground meats such as beef or turkey. With no saturated fat and the added benefits of calcium and iron, tofu crumbles resemble ground meat and can be used in place of it in any recipe. Try this as a base for tacos, chili, meaty marinara sauce, or any recipe that calls for ground beef or ground turkey!  

Ingredients

1 package extra firm tofu (14 ounce)
3 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Yield amount

4 Servings

Preparation time

10 minutes

Cooking time

20 minutes

Total time

30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Wash hands before getting started.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  3. Remove water from tofu.
  4. Add spices, soy sauce, and oil to a large bowl and mix together.
  5. Crumble tofu into the mixture and mix crumbled tofu with spices until evenly coated.
  6. Grease baking tray and spread crumbles onto tray.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes. 

Notes

For a crispier texture, after initial cook time, toss crumbles and add 2-5 more minutes 

Nutritional yeast can be found in most grocery stores. A yellow, flakey spice, nutritional yeast provides a savory or almost cheese-like flavor. 

 Equipment you’ll need: 

  • Large bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing spoon    

Source

Adapted from: https://www.alphafoodie.com/tofu-ground-beef/#recipe  

Source URL: https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/recipe/tofu-ground-meat-crumbles