Description
Vegan Tofu Bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to traditional bacon that satisfies your cravings without compromising on flavor. With its smoky, savory marinade and crispy texture, this plant-based treat is perfect for elevating your breakfast, enhancing salads, or adding depth to sandwiches. In just under an hour, you can whip up this versatile ingredient that suits various meals and occasions. Whether you’re enjoying it in a hearty vegan BLT or crumbling it over a fresh salad, this Vegan Tofu Bacon will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 9 oz extra firm tofu
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and slice thinly.
- Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl and soak tofu slices for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange marinated tofu slices on the baking sheet and drizzle with half of the remaining marinade. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Flip the slices, drizzle with remaining marinade, and bake for another 15 minutes until dark brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg