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Crispy & Meaty Tofu Bacon

This tofu bacon is full of the flavor you know and love! With a crispy outside and meaty inside you will love it.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 8 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ block super firm tofu (8 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons grade-A maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅓ cup water for marinade
  • 8 rice paper wrappers

Instructions
 

Slicing the Tofu

  • Cut the in half down the center the long way. So you end up with 2 long rectangles.
  • You will only need 1 half of the tofu! Rotate the tofu 90° so the wider part of the tofu is facing up. Cut in half to end up with 2 more rectangles that are now long and skinny.
  • Rotate the tofu rectangle 90 degrees again so the slightly wider part is facing up at you. Then use the knife to make thin slices of the tofu. You want to get 8 pieces per half, with 16 slices of tofu in total.

Marinating Tofu

  • In a large container mix the soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, water, and seasonings all together. Then, carefully transfer the tofu slices into the marinade.
  • Marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours in advance. If you are marinating more than 1 hour store in the fridge.

Wrapping the Tofu

  • Prior to wrapping the tofu preheat the oven to 450°F (212°C).
  • Cut the rice paper wrappers in half with a scissor.
  • Dip the rice paper wrapper in water for 10 seconds. This makes it pliable. Then, place a piece of the tofu on the bottom half of the wet rice paper wrapper.
  • Fold the sides of the rice paper wrapper over to make an envelope shape.
  • Roll the tofu up in the rice paper wrapper like a burrito to seal it.

Baking the Tofu Bacon

  • Place the wrapped tofu on a lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the tofu and sides of the tofu pieces with the marinade.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully, flip the tofu it will be hot. Then brush the other side of the tofu with the marinade. Bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Allow the tofu to cool for 5 minutes and enjoy.

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Notes

  • Nutrition facts are based on my gram measurements put into Cronometer. Yours may vary, they are to help you get an idea.
  • Please do not repost recipes without my permission. Sharing a direct link is always highly encouraged and appreciated.
  • For any questions you may have please be sure to read the full in depth blog post before asking as I cover everything in extreme detail.
  • This will make 16 pieces of the vegan bacon. I am saying 2 pieces is a serving, resulting in 8 servings.
  • For visuals of slicing the tofu and wrapping it in the rice wrappers please see the body of the blog post.

Nutrition

Serving: 29gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 9.5gProtein: 4.8gFat: 2.2g
Keyword easy tofu recipes, tofu bacon, vegan bacon
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