Vegan Pizza Tofu Crumbles (Meal Prep Friendly + High Protein!)
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These savory tofu crumbles are a simple, delicious way to pack more plant-based protein into your meals. With just 3 ingredients and minimal prep, they’re perfect for busy weeknights. I love using these pizza tofu crumbles in bowls, pasta, baked potatoes, salads, or wraps!
As a vegetarian mom (and FASTer Way certified nutrition and fitness coach), I’m always looking for plant-based protein options that taste amazing, are quick to prep, and support my health goals. These baked tofu crumbles check every box. I love to make a batch on Sunday so I have an easy protein to reach for come dinner time on Monday and Tuesday.
These crumbles are one of my go-to meatless swaps when I serve Burger Bowls. I’ll cook ground beef for the rest of my family, and use these pizza-flavored tofu crumbles for myself. You can also use them in grain bowls, wraps, baked potatoes, or even with sautéed veggies and tahini for a quick lunch.
If you’re looking for more easy ways to get plant-based protein on the table, you might also like my One-Pot Chickpea Sweet Potato Curry or these Vegan Bean Tostadas With Lentils. And if you love tofu crumbles, try out my Tofu Scramble Breakfast Bowls!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Crumbled Tofu Recipe:
Ingredient Notes
- Tofu: I recommend extra-firm tofu for the best texture when baked. I find mine at Trader Joe’s. Press out any excess water before crumbling to help the crumbles get more crispy in the oven.
- Pizza Sauce: Use your favorite pizza sauce – if it’s well-seasoned, it’ll really bring out the flavor of these crumbles! If you don’t have pizza sauce, you could use marinara instead, though I’ve found that I definitely prefer the taste of the pizza sauce over marinara for this recipe.
- Vegan Feta Cheese (Optional): This adds a salty, cheesy flavor that’s really yummy, but can be skipped. You can also use regular feta crumbles if you don’t need the recipe to be vegan.
- Avocado Oil Spray: I like to use an avocado oil spray because it’s easy to spray over the recipe before cooking to help with browning and crisping in the oven. You could use any vegetable oil spray.
How to Make Pizza Tofu Crumbles: Step-by-Step
For the full recipe with the exact ingredients, scroll down to the printable recipe card below!
Step 1: Crumble ½ a block of extra-firm tofu into a medium sized mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add 3–4 tablespoons of vegan feta (optional) and 3–4 tablespoons of pizza sauce. Stir to combine so that the tofu is coated in sauce.
Step 3: Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. It’s okay if some of the crumbles are touching – this helps form little crispy clumps. Bake for about 20 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the crumbled tofu is slightly crispy.
What to Serve With Ground Tofu With Pizza Sauce
- Burger Bowls: I love serving these tofu crumbles over roasted potatoes or rice (on regular macro days in the nutrition cycle I follow), shredded lettuce (on our low carb/high healthy fat days), bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. I top it with a simple homemade burger sauce (avocado mayo, ketchup, and coconut aminos).
- Grain Bowls
- Baked Potatoes: It’s tricky for me to get enough protein in when we eat baked potatoes, so this ground tofu is a really delicious, high-protein plant-based option for me. I typically make ground beef for my boys’ potatoes.
- Top your pizza with it! I love topping my Protein Pizza with these crumbles.
- Salads: A great way to add some protein to your salads.
- Wraps: Just add some veggies and you have yourself a delicious high-protein wrap! You could even do a lettuce wrap if you’re trying to keep it low carb.
- Over pasta! I love having these crumbles over some gluten-free pasta. Serve with marinara or your favorite pasta sauce!
Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! These are perfect for meal prep and hold up well in the fridge for several days.
You can use marinara sauce instead! I think the flavor is better when using pizza sauce, but marinara definitely works, too.
No, silken tofu is too soft for this recipe. Use extra-firm for the best texture.
I love them over burger bowls, pasta, baked potatoes, and pizza! See the above section, “What to Serve With Ground Tofu With Pizza Sauce” for more ideas!
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Recipes to Pair With Pizza Tofu Crumbles!
Vegan Pizza Tofu Crumbles
Ingredients
- 8 ounces extra firm tofu, I like the high-protein organic extra firm tofu from Trader Joe's
- 3-4 tablespoons pizza sauce, or marinara sauce
- (Optional) 3-4 tablespoons vegan feta cheese crumbles, or regular feta cheese
- Avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Squeeze extra water out of the tofu, then, using your hands, crumble the tofu into a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Add 3–4 tablespoons of pizza sauce and 3–4 tablespoons of vegan or regular feta cheese (if using) to the mixing bowl. Stir to combine so that the tofu is coated in sauce.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the lined baking sheet. It’s okay if some of the crumbles are touching – this helps form little crispy clumps. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the crumbled tofu is slightly crispy.