Vegan Bacon Bits
Smoky, savory, and crispy Vegan Bacon Bits made with TVP and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for salads, soups, potatoes, pasta, and more.
Servings: 8
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup TVP (textured vegetable protein)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, but recommended
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the soy sauce, maple syrup, water, olive oil, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to a small saucepan. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove from the heat, add the TVP, and stir well until all the liquid has been absorbed and the TVP is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin, even layer.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, removing the baking sheet from the oven and stirring every 5 minutes, until the vegan bacon bits are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will get crispier as they cool.
Notes
- Store the vegan bacon bits in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
- Let them cool completely before storing so they stay as crispy as possible.
- Freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheat in a skillet or in the oven at 350ºF (180ºC) for a few minutes until warmed through and lightly crisped up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
