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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!
Yield
4 Servings
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Ingredients
1 pk extra firm tofu (14 ounce)
3 T less sodium soy sauce
3 T olive oil
1 t garlic powder
1 t paprika
1 t chili powder
2 T nutritional yeast
Source
Adapted from: https://www.alphafoodie.com/tofu-ground-beef/#recipe
Instructions
- Wash hands before getting started.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Remove water from tofu.
- Add spices, soy sauce, and oil to a large bowl and mix together.
- Crumble tofu into the mixture and mix crumbled tofu with spices until evenly coated.
- Grease baking tray and spread crumbles onto tray.
- 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