5 from 75 votes
Vegan Tofu Bacon
Vegan Tofu Bacon replicates smoky, savory bacon strips using extra firm tofu marinated with soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and water, then baked to a crisp texture. The result is flavorful, slightly sweet, and smoky tofu slices with a crisp exterior and tender interior.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
200 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon liquid smoke of
- ½ tofu pressed, extra firm, 16-ounce package
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and lightly oil your 9x9 baking pans.
- Cut a tofu block in half lengthwise (you will only be using half). Then cut into thin strips lengthwise about ⅛ inch thick, or as thinly as possible. Optionally, you may then cut these strips in half lengthwise. Place tofu on the prepared pans and bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for 5 more minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, pure maple syrup, and liquid smoke. Set aside.
- Remove tofu from the oven, pour liquid blend into the banking pan, and place into the oven for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for 5 more minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before using.
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Notes
- Use extra firm or super firm tofu and press it well to remove moisture before slicing.
- Slice tofu thinly for a more bacon-like texture and crispness.
- Bake in a shallow pan to prevent marinade spillage and ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2173mg
(91%)
Potassium
471mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2173mg | 91% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.