Faken (Veggie Bacon) Recipe
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Faken (Veggie Bacon)

By: HOLLY BOXRUD  
"This marinated smoked tofu fries up into crisp veggie bacon! Freezing the tofu and thawing helps to improve the texture, and makes it easier to slice."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (7.5 ounce) package smoked firm tofu, frozen and thawed
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 dash liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions

  1. Slice the thawed tofu into very thin slices (like bacon). In a medium bowl, stir together the yeast, water, maple syrup, liquid smoke, soy sauce, onion powder and garlic powder. Place the tofu strips into the bowl to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly fry tofu strips until crisp, turning once, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 174 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 16mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2006 by crissy 
WOW! This stuff is great, I’ve been a vegetarian going on seven years and have been looking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by 4n20blackbirds 
Desperation inspires all sorts of creativity! As is, this is good and tasty marinated tofu.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2005 by ECDDK 
interesting in its own rite but not a replacment for bacon MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2007 by NESSITA 
Eh. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2006 by SASSYCAT12 
WONDERFUL!!! It tastes excellent with mushrooms :) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Ginny Jean 
It did not resemble bacon in any way but was good nonetheless. I used fresh regular extra... MORE

 
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