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Tofu Bacon Bits

5 from 2 votes
Course Pasta & Pizza, Salad, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

Marinade

  • 1/4 cup Neutral Oil (Vegetable, Canola, Avocado etc.)
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (use Tamari for Gluten-Free)
  • 2 tsp Liquid Smoke
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha (optional for heat)
  • 3 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 tsp MSG (optional for umami)
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 F / 190 C.
  • Whisk the ingredients for the Marinade in a large bowl and set aside.
  • For large and chewy bacon bits, slice the tofu thin with a mandolin or sharp knife. Stack the slices on top of each other and cut them into bite sized squares.
  • For a smaller bacon bit that has chewy and crispy bits due to irregular sizes, crumble the tofu with your hands.
  • And lastly for the crunchiest option, you can shred the tofu with the large holes of a cheese grater.
  • Add the chopped, crumbled or shredded tofu to the bowl with the marinade, and stir to combine.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the tofu out in a single layer.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Then take out the sheet pan and toss the tofu around and spread it out evenly again. Bake for another 10 minutes and flip again. Repeat this process 1 - 2 more times, until it's done to your liking. Check them every 5 minutes to ensure you don't burn them. They will crisp up more as they cool too.
  • Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container in the fridge and use within 1 week.
  • Use them to top a Twice Baked Potato or Potato Soup!

Notes

Tofu - I almost always recommend using Super Firm Tofu, and this recipe is no exception. It requires no pressing because has very little water. Additionally, the low water content makes it crisp up a lot faster too! You can find this at most major grocery stores in the US. Sprouts, Trader Joe's and Ralphs / Kroger have their own brand as well.
Keyword Bacon, Tofu
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