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Vegan Tofu Bacon

Smoky, crispy vegan tofu bacon, marinated in a savory soy and smoked paprika glaze, then pan-fried until golden and ready in about 30 minutes. Pile it into a BLT sandwich, scatter it over salads or serve it alongside a weekend brunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Choose Serving Size 2

Ingredients 

  • 1 block firm smoked tofu sliced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil for frying

For the marinade:

  • ½ cup water hot
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp tomato paste

Instructions

  • Drain the excess liquid from the tofu block, then cut it into thin slices.
  • Lay the slices out in a single layer on a kitchen towel and press gently to pat them dry.
  • In a small container that fits the tofu slices snugly, add all the marinade ingredients and mix well.
  • Add the tofu slices to the marinade, making sure they are coated on both sides, and let them sit for about 20 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the olive oil. Once it is hot, lay the tofu slices in the skillet in a single layer.
  • Fry for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer to a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep this gluten-free. Store the tofu bacon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and crisp it back up in a hot dry skillet for about a minute per side before serving.