INGREDIENTS
- 4 ounces Butler soy curls (half of a bag)
- â…“ cup tamari (This makes very flavorful, salty bacon; you may find you like less.)
- 2 tablespoons canned coconut milk, optional, or 1 Tbsp water (Omit for extra crispy bacon bits, and NOTE, cook time will be reduced with less moisture.)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 ¾ teaspoons liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a small bowl whisk together the tamari, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, liquid smoke, vinegar, paprika, garlic, onion, and pepper.
- Place soy curls in a large bowl. Use your hands to break the soy curls into smaller pieces (this takes a few minutes). Try to get them somewhat similar in size, so they cook evenly. *Alternatively, after coating in the marinade use a food processor to pulse them into large bits.
- Pour marinade over broken soy curls, and toss until completely coated and the marinade has been absorbed.
- There shouldn’t be any excess marinade in the bottom of the bowl (or food processor), but if there is, leave it behind. Spoon onto the prepared pan, spreading in a single layer. If needed, use a second baking sheet so the bits aren’t too crowded.
- Bake for 18 to 26 minutes, stirring at the 10-minute mark, or until they’re just getting crisp. Keep a close eye on it during the last few minutes so they don’t burn.
- Cool completely before storing. See Notes below.
NOTES
Storage
Store bacon bits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week (though, they’re likely fine for longer).
To freeze, make sure they’re in an airtight, freezer-safe container. They contain almost no moisture, so they don’t require much time to thaw before using.
https://myquietkitchen.com/vegan-bacon-bits/#ingredient-notes