Oven-Baked Sausage Tofu Crumbles with Extra Firm Tofu

Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack, Topping

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Vegan

Keyword: sausage tofu, tofu, tofu crumbles

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

tofu press: 30

Total Time: 1 25

Servings:

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Cindy Rainey

Enjoy the authentic taste of our oven baked-sausage tofu crumbles, skillfully prepared with extra firm tofu and an array of aromatic seasonings, including fennel seed, Italian herbs, garlic, and onion powders. You'll taste the delectable flavors of sausage, expertly recreated in a plant-based masterpiece. Savor every spoonful of our mouthwatering sausage-flavored tofu crumbles, a perfect addition to pizza, salads, veggies, and more!

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Ingredients

16 ounces tofu extra firm
2 Tablespoons tahini
2 Tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
1 Tablespoon vegetable broth
1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 Tablespoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper less or more to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Press and drain the tofu, pouring off liquid as necessary. This will take about 10 minutes using a tofu press. If pressing between plates with weights, it might take up to an hour.
Crush the fennel seeds to release the flavor. You can place them between wax paper and press or use a rolling pin. Use the crushed fennel seeds in the next step.
While the oven is preheating and tofu is pressing, stir together all other ingredients into a medium-large sized mixing bowl.
When tofu is fully pressed and drained, crumble into small pieces directly into the mixing bowl with other ingredients. Toss and stir to evenly coat.
2 Tablespoons tahini, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon vegetable broth, 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast, 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb blend, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Turn onto a silicone baking sheet - or baking sheet covered with parchment paper and put in the oven for 35-45 minutes, checking at intervals (see next instruction).
After putting in the oven, set the timer for 15 minutes. Open the oven and turn and stir, moving the more dry tofu on the outer edges to the center and the center out to the outer edges. Put back in the oven and check again in 15 minutes.
After stirring the second time, put back in the oven and check every 2 minutes for 5-10 minutes. This tends to dry out fast. It will be done when it's a little browned and dried.

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