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vegan bacon bits

Vegan Bacon Bits

These vegan bacon bits are crunchy and full of salty sweet flavor. They're the perfect topping for salads, potatoes and pasta! Plus, they only take about 15 minutes to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 46 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¾ cup TVP
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons tamari sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt *optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper
  • Mix all the ingredients except the TVP in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Add the TVP and mix until coated.
  • Spread the bacon bits out evenly on the prepared baking tray and bake for 10 minutes, turning once at the half way point.
  • Allow the bacon bits to cool before stirring.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 401mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Keyword gluten free bacon bits, vegan bacon bits
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