Tofu Bacon

tofu marinated and baked to resemble the flavors of bacon

This Tofu Bacon recipe will make you think you're eating the real thing! All the flavor is mixed into a deliciously savory and sweet marinade that fills the tofu with the salty bacon taste!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Tofu bacon

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Marinating time 2

Total Time 2 35

Servings people

Calories 75kcal

Author Alysen Heil

Equipment

Tofu press
Whisk
Knife
Shallow bowl
Parchment paper
Baking sheet

Ingredients

8 oz. extra firm tofu
¼ cup coconut aminos
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp liquid smoke
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic salt
½ tsp onion powder

Instructions

Place tofu into a tofu press. Tighten the knobs every 3 to 4 minutes, pressing for a total of 10 to 12 minutes.
While the tofu is pressing, gather all other ingredients and whisk into a marinade.
Remove the tofu from the press. Cut block in half and slice into ¼-inch planks.
Place the planks and marinade into a shallow bowl. Marinate tofu from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
After marinating, place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Place marinated tofu planks on parchment paper.
Bake tofu at 400°F for about 20 minutes, flipping tofu halfway through cooking.

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