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two pitas with mediterranean spiced baked tofu crumbles topped with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes and chopped red onions.
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30 Minute Baked Tofu Crumbles (Turkish Inspired Flavors)

Drawing from the Turkish dish lahmacun, this well seasoned mediterranean-spiced baked tofu crumble recipe is everything you need to fall in love with tofu. It's easy, ready in just about 30 minutes, and so flavorful.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 ½ cup servings
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Andrew Bernard

Ingredients

Spice Blend

Baked Tofu Ingredients

  • 32 ounces super firm tofu, grated (908g)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup diced or 80g)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped fine (20g)
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Optional Quick Tzatziki-Style Sauce

  • 1 cup non-dairy yogurt (225g)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced

Additional Recipe Ingredients and Toppings

  • 4-6 Pita Bread
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup Mini cucumbers, thinly sliced (120g)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced (150g)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Prepare a large baking sheet with olive oil and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoon each cumin and paprika, 1 teaspoon each smoked paprika and dried oregano, ½ teaspoon each cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, salt, and red chili flakes (if adding). Combine well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the 32 ounces grated tofu, ½ cup diced yellow onion, ½ cup finely chopped parsley, 8 cloves minced garlic and toss gently to combine ingredients. Then, add in 2 tablespoon lemon juice and half of the spice mixture. Stir together, then add remaining spice mixture and combine again.
    tofu crumbles and seasoning in a large glass bowl before being mixed together.
  • Now, add in 3 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir together well until all ingredients have been combined.
    seasoned tofu pieces in a large glass bowl.
  • Pour mixture on your prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
    seasoned tofu crumbles on a baking sheet before being baked.
  • Add to pitas, flatbreads, salads, and more with the sauce and additional toppings!
    mediterranean baked tofu crumbles on a pita shell with tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions laying on a brown plate.
  • If making the optional sauce - combine all ingredients into a bowl, and stir together. Serve on top of baked tofu.

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Notes

*Nutritional facts are only estimates. Please utilize your own brands for accuracy.  Facts only include baked tofu ingredients and not optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1110IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg

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