Vegan Tofu Bacon
A smoky, savory tofu bacon made from thin mandoline‑sliced tofu coated in a paprika‑liquid‑smoke marinade and baked until crisp and chewy. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or snacking.
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Ingredients
- 14 oz block super firm or extra firm tofu (sliced thin with a mandoline)
- 4 tbsp shoyu
- 3 tbsp olive oil (add extra as needed)
- 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- 2 tsp granulated onion powder
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ and prepare a large rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
- Pat dry the tofu block (DO NOT PRESS) and using a mandolin slice it thin on the tall and skinny side of the tofu and on the thinnest setting of the mandolin. You will get different size ribbons here that will bake beautifully with crisp edges and can be piled up high in a sandwich delivering both the crisp and chewiness we are after.
- In a shallow bowl mix together all the seasonings then coat the tofu in the mixture or marinade for later use. Do your best to get a nice coating all over and expect some tearing of the slices throughout because they are so thin.
- Place the coated tofu on the baking sheet spreading it out as best you can but don’t worry about them overlapping and sticking to each other. They will shrink during baking and deliver beautiful texture. Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt flakes over the top (you will need to work in batches and use two baking sheets to fit all the tofu).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and crisp to your liking. Add additional marinade half way through. Keep an eye on it to make sure you don’t burn it unless that’s your intention. (Keep in my mind it’s going to continue to crisp up as it cools down).
- Allow it cool for a few minutes while you start assembling your sandwich.
- Make a lightly toasted brioche sandwich piled up high with the tofu bacon, juicy heirloom tomato, avocado, beautiful lettuce or tons of micro greens.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 968mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 493IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.