Description
If you would have told me 10 years ago that you could make TOFU look and taste just like taco meat, I would have laughed at you. But these Incredible Tofu Taco Crumbles will make you a believer!
Ingredients
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- 16oz package of SUPER FIRM Tofu
- 1 cup water
Seasoning Paste
- 2 Tbls nutritional yeast
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 Tbls low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbls water
- 1 Tbls tomato paste
- 1 tsp vegan worcestershire
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Drain and pat the tofu dry, then crumble it into a large bowl
- In a separate bowl, whisk all the dry ingredients together first, then mix in the wet ingredients to form a thick paste
- Gently mix the paste into the tofu crumbles until they are evenly coated
- Spread the crumbles in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- Bake for 30 min, stirring occasionally
- Turn off the heat and let the crumbles continue to dry for an additional 15-30 minutes
- Transfer the crumbles to a skillet and add 1 cup of water
- Stir the taco meat over medium heat until most of the water has evaporated
- Dress your tacos however you wish or use the crumbles in a taco salad