You’re going to love this tofu recipe as a vegan bacon substitute. The magical combination of sweet maple syrup with smokey notes and peppery spice will have you so excited to put this recipe on repeat!
Vegan Bacon Everyone Will Love
Even the most adamant tofu skeptics have been won over by this Maple & Pepper Tofu! I’ve had friends who swore they’d never like tofu tell me this recipe changed their minds. While it doesn’t taste exactly like bacon, it definitely captures that smoky, savory essence we all crave.
This Maple & Pepper Tofu is the perfect addition to your breakfast rotation. Enjoy it on its own for a quick and satisfying protein boost, or pair it with vegan waffles, a bowl of oatmeal, or even my Just Egg Frittata Stuffed Bell Peppers for a more elaborate brunch spread. It’s so versatile, you’ll find yourself craving it every morning!
Easy to make vegan bacon substitute
This recipe is so easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients: tofu, soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free), liquid smoke, maple syrup, ground pepper, and salt.
First marinate the tofu in the soy sauce and liquid smoke for about 5 minutes. Then pan fry until golden brown, add the maple syrup and pepper and cook until all the maple syrup becomes sticky and caramelized.
Now you have the best vegan bacon substitute for an amazing breakfast!
How to enjoy your maple and pepper vegan bacon tofu
- Eat this dish on its own if you’re in the mood for a quick and simple breakfast that’s high in protein and flavor!
- Even though this is a breakfast recipe, you can eat this for any meal! It would be good for lunch, dinner, a snack, or even dessert!
- Have as a side to other vegan breakfast foods like waffles, oatmeal, chia seed pudding, fruit, or even my Just Egg Frittata Stuffed Bell Peppers.
- Share with your friends and convert tofu haters into tofu lovers!
Vegan Bacon - Maple and Pepper Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 block tofu (14 oz) pressed and cut into triangles
- 2 tbsp soy sauce tamari for gluten free
- 10 drops liquid smoke
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp freshly ground pepper
- salt to season
Instructions
- Combine the tofu, maple syrup, and liquid smoke and marinate for about 5 minutes
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add some oil to prevent the tofu from sticking. Pan fry the tofu until golden brown, 2 - 3 minutes per side.
- Add the maple syrup and ground pepper to the pan and continue cooking and stirring until the maple syrup starts to get sticky and caramelize.
- Plate the tofu and add a pinch of salt to the dish.
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