Imagine pizza and muffins had a baby—that’s what these delicious Pizza-Tofu Baskets are. They’re savory, easy to grab-and-go, packed with plant-based protein, and ridiculously tasty. The chewy pizza dough creates the perfect base for a flavorful filling of smoked tofu, veggies, and spices. Plus, they’re baked in muffin tins, so you get perfectly portioned savory bites every time.

Baked vegan pizza-tofu baskets in muffin tin, topped with herbs and tomato sauce

These are perfect for brunch, lunchboxes, picnics, or even quick dinners when you don’t feel like cooking a full meal. Now let’s learn a bit more about the star ingredient before diving into the recipe!

🌱 What Is Tofu and Why We Love It

Tofu, also known as bean curd, is made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into white blocks. With its subtle flavor and sponge-like texture, tofu absorbs seasonings and sauces beautifully. That makes it a go-to protein source for plant-based meals.

Tofu originated in China over 2,000 years ago and has since become a staple in East Asian cuisines. It’s rich in protein, iron, and—depending on how it’s made—calcium or magnesium. Today, it’s beloved globally for its versatility and nutrition.

💚 Why You’ll Love These Pizza-Tofu Baskets

🧁 Muffin-Style Pizza Bites: Easy to serve and eat
🌱 Protein-Rich: Thanks to smoked tofu
🍄 Packed with Flavor: Mushrooms, onions, garlic, and curry spice
🕒 Quick to Make: Ready in under 45 minutes
🧑‍🍳 Meal Prep Friendly: Great warm or cold

Print Recipe

Easy Pizza-Tofu Baskets – Vegan & Protein-Packed

These vegan pizza-tofu baskets are savory, protein-rich, and baked in muffin tins for the perfect grab-and-go meal! Easy, fun, and full of flavor.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Fusion / Vegan Street Food

Keyword: savory snacks, tofu recipes, vegan muffins, vegan party food

Servings: 12 portions

Calories: 190kcal

Cost: €0.60

Ingredients

For the Filling:

400 g smoked tofu crumbled
2 red onions finely chopped
2 large mushrooms chopped
1/2 jalapeño finely diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 tsp hot curry spice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

For the Sauce:

200 ml tomato purée
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp sugar
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp dried basil
0.5 tsp black pepper

For Assembly:

1 pack of vegan pizza dough ready-made or homemade

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Filling

Preheat a pan with 1 tsp oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and jalapeño. Cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms, stir and cook for another 8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and curry spice. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

In a small pan, add tomato purée, oil, sugar, salt, basil, and black pepper. Heat over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

Step 3: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F).

Step 4: Shape the Baskets

Roll out pizza dough and cut circles with a wide glass or biscuit cutter. Grease a muffin tin and gently press dough circles inside to form basket shapes.