Vegan Tofu Sausage Crumbles Recipe - Vegan with Gusto (2024)

This delicious vegan tofu sausage crumbles recipe will quell your sausage cravings with bites of savory satisfaction.

Once you learn how to make this easy combination of crumbled tofu, wet ingredients, and spices, you'll be whipping up vegan sausage quickly - and often.

Add these versatile and healthy vegan Italian sausage flavor bombs to your favorite vegan pizza, smoky red beans and rice, vegan white sauce, basic tomato sauce, and more.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Tofu is the perfect palate for sausage crumbles because it takes on any flavor you give it.
• ​Marinate tofu for as little as 30 minutes or overnight.
• Unlike commercial vegan sausage, there is no added oil or additives.
• There's no need for a binder like vital wheat gluten or chickpea flour, so it's easily gluten-free.

Ingredients, Notes, and Substitutions

Tofu. Firm orextra-firm tofuworks best for this recipe. Silken tofu won't crumble or retain enough texture for tofu crumbles.

Tahini. Tahini adds natural fat and makes smooth and binding marinade. Be sure your brand of tahini doesn't add oil during processing (yes, this is a thing). It's easy to make your own sesame seeds tahini paste.

Soy sauce. The umami flavor ofsoy sauceis heads above adding salt. Use Tamari for a gluten-free option.

Nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast, ‘nooch' adds savory flavor plus B12. You can omit it or check out my nutritional yeast substitutes.

Fennel seeds. Fennel is a classic sausage flavor. Look for fennel seeds at the grocery store or substitute with 1 teaspoon of ground fennel. The closest substitutions for fennel are anise or caraway.

Italian seasoning. Use your favorite Italian herb mix with an added teaspoon of oregano. You can also add a pinch of sage or marjoram if you want more of those flavors pronounced in your sausage.

Smoked paprika. Smoky, peppery flavor. You can also use a combination of sweet paprika and liquid smoke. Chipotle chili powder is another option.

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions.

Recipe Variations

• You can also make vegan sausage crumbles using simmered tempeh crumbles. Other options include soy crumbles (TVP) or soy curls.
• ​Add a teaspoon of maple syrup for a sweeter breakfast sausage.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Press the block of tofu for 15 minutes while you gather the rest of the ingredients.

Step 2: Mix the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.

Step 3: Crumble the tofu into the marinade bowl.

Step 4: Use your hands to massage the crumbled tofu with the marinade.

Step 5: Marinate tofu for 30 minutes or longer.

Step 6: Bake crumbles on a lined baking sheet until brown and slightly crispy.

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Pro Tips

• Pressing the block of tofu removes excess water that dilutes the flavor of the sausage. It also helps tofu firm and crisp.
• Use parchment paper or a silicon mat to line the baking tray. This keeps the tofu from sticking to the tray, making it easier to toss as it bakes.
• Baking is my preferred method for cooking sausage crumbles; however, you can pan-fry them using a non-stick pan.

Serving Suggestions

We've already talked about pizza and sauces, so let me suggest adding them to creamy mushrooms and chickpeas or veggie pot pies.

Sausage crumbles with onions, sliced peppers, and potatoes is a mouth-watering breakfast fry-up. The yummy choices are endless!

Frequently Asked Questions

Vegan Tofu Sausage Crumbles

Delicious vegan tofu sausage crumbles recipe is an easy combination of crumbled tofu and a savory marinade for oil-free baking perfection.

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Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 17g (34%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 853mg (37%)Potassium: 261mg (7%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 590IU (12%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 202mg (20%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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