Easy Vegan Bacon Bits with TVP
These smoky, sweet, salty and crunchy Vegan Bacon Bits are incredibly easy to make and take less than 20 minutes! Made with a few simple ingredients and lasts for up to a month in the fridge. Use these crispy, flavorful vegan bacon bits to top off your salads, baked potatoes and more!
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Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Textured Vegetable Protein TVP
- 2 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300F.
- Measure out the TVP and place in a heat safe bowl.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, water, olive oil, maple syrup and liquid smoke in a small saucepan until boiling.
- Pour the liquid ingredients along with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt in to the bowl with the TVP and mix until evenly combined. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Spread the TVP on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing ever 3-4 minutes. Let cool completely to dry out and crisp up even more!
Notes
Storage: Allow the veggie bacon bits to cool completely and then store in an airtight jar at room temperature for 3 to 5 days or in the fridge for up to a month.
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