How To Make Vegan Bacon Bits (In 1 Minute!)

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How To Make Vegan Bacon Bits (In 1 Minute!)

Looking to jazz up your salads and baked potatoes? These crunchy vegan bacon bits are just the thing! they’re made with protein-packed textured vegetable protein (TVP) and a sweet, smoky marinade. Bonus: they come together in ONE minute.

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Course: Dips, Sauces, and Salsas

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: tvp recipe, vegan bacon bits, vegetarian bacon bits

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Occasion: 4th of July, Christmas, Game Day, Thanksgiving

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP) granules I used Bob's Red Mill brand for this recipe, 100g
2 Tbsp water 30 mL
2 Tbsp maple syrup 30 mL
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp liquid smoke 5 mL

Instructions

Stir: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl until evenly mixed.
Serve: Serve anywhere you want smoky bacon flavor, like baked potatoes, salads, or soups!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.

Are bacon bits vegetarian? Surprisingly, the answer is sometimes. Despite the name, some store-bought bacon bits are actually made from soy rather than actual bacon. While they might not be made with TVP like these vegan bacon bits, they’re still soy-based.

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