Tofu Sausage Crumbles
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 133 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 14-oz. block extra-firm tofu , pressed
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 medium cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp. tamari
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. Himalayan fine pink salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
Optional: 1 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed
Optional: 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Crumble tofu into bowl.
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Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
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Stir crumbled tofu into skillet with onions and garlic. Pour in soy sauce and maple syrup. Sprinkle smoked paprika, crushed fennel seeds, dried thyme and red pepper flakes over tofu. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Stir until evenly coated.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes, or until tofu is browned and slightly crispy.
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Serve hot in breakfast scrambles, burritos, pasta sauces or as a side.
Recipe Notes
- Press tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water. The drier the tofu, the better the texture.
- Grab these ingredients and more of your favorite spices and seasonings at Vitacost.
Nutrition Facts
Tofu Sausage Crumbles
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 133
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 599mg25%
Potassium 168mg5%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1652IU33%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.