Tofu bacon

5 from 1 vote

This tofu bacon is easy to make and goes great on a vegan blt sandwich. Smoky, salty, savory and umami rich tofu. Great recipe to try if you're new to cooking with tofu.

Prep Time1

Cook Time40

Total Time1 40

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: strips

Calories: 48kcal

Author: Maria

Equipment

Ingredients

1 block extra firm tofu
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
2 tablespoons runny tahini or oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Press the tofu

Drain then press the tofu for 15-30 minutes with either a tofu press, or by placing a towel, then a few heavy pans or books on top of the tofu.
1 block extra firm tofu

Make the marinade

In a mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients, minus the tofu and stir well.
½ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons liquid smoke, 2 tablespoons runny tahini, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Marinate tofu

After the tofu is done pressing, slice it into thin slices, about ⅛" thick. Add marinade to a shallow bowl or tupperware. Place tofu slices in the bowl and try to get every piece covered. Place in the fridge and marinate for at least 1 hour. Overnight would be best.

Bake

Oil a baking sheet and put your oven to 375. Place the strips of marinated tofu on the baking sheet. Keep the marinade for later. Place the tofu in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, gently flip the tofu, and brush on the marinade to the tops of the tofu. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes. Watch that the tofu doesn't burn. If you would like crispier tofu, let it bake longer. Edges should be crispier than the middle. The tofu firms up more as it cools.

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