Description
Vegan Tofu Bacon is a delicious, plant-based alternative that brings a smoky, savory flavor to your meals without compromising on taste. Perfect for breakfast sandwiches, salads, or as a tasty snack, this easy-to-make recipe will satisfy your cravings for something crispy and satisfying. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy homemade tofu bacon that’s healthier and full of flavor. Plus, it’s completely customizable—feel free to tweak the marinade to suit your preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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: Wrap in paper towels and press for 15–20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Slice the tofu thinly into uniform pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Mix the marinade: In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, vegetable oil, maple syrup, liquid smoke, dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Marinate the tofu: Pour the marinade over the slices and let them soak for at least 15 minutes (overnight for best results).
- Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange marinated tofu in a single layer on the baking sheet and drizzle with leftover marinade.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip each slice, drizzle with remaining marinade, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg