Tofu Bacon

No need to buy pricy vegan bacon at the grocery store when you can make this tofu bacon recipe at home! It’s easy, flavourful, and budget-friendly too.

I love the convenience of store-bought vegan foods, but the cost can really add up! I’ve found it’s much more economical to make my own when I have the time, and it also lets me control the ingredients I use. This tofu bacon is made with thinly sliced tofu marinated in a sweet, savoury, smoky blend of seasonings—similar to how I make tempeh bacon. It’s fabulous for breakfast, layered onto a sandwich for lunch, or crumbled onto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese for dinner. (My family loves it so much, we might just have all three in a single day!)

• 7 ounces firm tofu, ½ from a 14-ounce block, 198 g
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, 45 ml
• 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce, 15 ml
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 15 ml
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 g
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 3 g
• Olive or avocado oil spray