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Ingredients for ravioli casserole

Prep

5 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Yield

4

This versatile baked tofu crumble can be added to so many recipes and flavored to your liking.

This baked tofu recipe is going to be your new go-to way to make tofu for recipes. It legit tastes like popcorn “chicken” and is so versatile. You can add it to salads like this seasonal peach orzo salad or even use it as a taco filler when making something like these vegan birria tacos. I’ve included some of my fav inspirations for spices and flavorings below in the recipe card.

Baked tofu on a baking sheet

Why you’ll love this baked tofu recipe:

  • Versatile: You can throw this baked tofu recipe into anything – tacos, salads, stir-fry’s, the options are endless
  • Delicious: This is a super easy baked tofu recipe but it is a base, you can add whatever seasonings and sauces you want to it to change up the flavors (you’ll see some inspo below in the recipe card)
Close up of baked tofu

Can you bake tofu?

Yes! Baking tofu is my go-to way to cook tofu as it keeps it flavorful, and holds firm, making it perfect to add to things like stir fry, salad, bowls, or tacos.

Ingredient Notes:

Mediterranean-Inspired: This flavor combination uses common Mediterranean seasonings like oregano, and basil to make a flavorful tofu that can be added to your Mediterranean dishes in place of meat (like this Mediterranean rice bowl)

Taco Seasoning-Inspired: Using classic taco seasoning spices, this is one of my fav ways to bake tofu that can be used for a taco salad or a taco filling.

Bacon Bit-Inspired: Swap out bacon for your plant-based recipe by using this bacon bit tofu that has a similar flavor but is vegan-friendly. Great for salad toppers like a Caesar salad or Caesar salad wrap!

Beef Stew-Inspired: For a hearty, comforting flavor, this is inspired by “beef stew”. Use this tofu on sandwiches, eat it on its own, or get creative. It’s a really good protein snack! This one is also great mixed into pasta.

Seasonings for baked tofu in a bowl

How to make baked tofu recipe:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Drain the excess water from the tofu package and crumble into a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix together.
  4. Set onto the prepared tray and bake for 20 – 30 minutes until golden brown. Make sure to stir halfway through.
  5. Enjoy the tofu with any dish you desire or eat life popcorn- it’s the best high protein snack!

Expert Tips & FAQ:

Get creative: You can customize your tofu and use any spices, herbs, or sauces you wish! Your base ingredients are tofu, olive oil, and cornstarch- the rest is a ‘choose your own adventure story! Make sure to add more cornstarch if you are adding more liquid, otherwise have fun with it! 

Baking the tofu: Bake the tofu according to how soft or crispy you desire. 

Storage: Store the popcorn tofu in the fridge for 3 – 5 days.

What temperature to bake tofu: You can bake tofu at 400F.

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Baked tofu on a baking sheet

Baked Tofu Crumble

5 from 9 votes
This versatile baked tofu crumble can be added to so many recipes and flavored to your liking.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course 10 Ingredients or Less
Cuisine Mediterranean-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 263 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Mediterranean-Inspired,

For Taco Seasoning-Inspired,

For ‘Bacon Bit’-Inspired,

For ‘Beef Stew’-Inspired

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Drain the excess water from the tofu package and crumble into a medium-sized bowl.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix together.
  • Set onto the prepared tray and bake for 20 – 30 minutes until golden brown. Make sure to stir halfway through.
  • Enjoy the tofu with any dish you desire or eat life popcorn- it’s the best high protein snack!

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Notes

Notes
You can customize your tofu and use any spices, herbs, or sauces you wish! Your base ingredients are tofu, olive oil, and cornstarch- the rest is a ‘choose your own adventure story!’ Make sure to add more cornstarch if you are adding more liquid, otherwise have fun with it!
Use this recipe as a plant-based replacement for meat in any recipe!
Bake the tofu according to how soft or crispy you desire.
Store the popcorn tofu in the fridge for 3 – 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.5g | Protein: 10.7g | Fat: 19.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4g | Sodium: 1169.8mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 0.5g
Review This Recipe Let us know how it was!
anonymous

5 stars
I made the beef stew version and messed up and used tomato sauce instead of tomato PASTE
it didn’t get crispy because it was too wet but all the flavors were really great.

patty erikson

5 stars
I made the Taco version but didn’t have harissa seasoning. It was still delicious! 5 stars

mindy baxter

5 stars
I tried this with curry spices, thanks for the inspo!

jessica mckenzie

5 stars
I made a big batch of this and have been sprinkling it over soups and salads

su cheng

5 stars
very nice. my family loves tofu everyday

Sal Geller

5 stars
such a great use of tofu! yumm!!

Momo Wallace

5 stars
What a great way to use tofu in a different way!
I love the “bacon” bits and have been making caesar salad with them all week long!

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