Umami Tofu Bacon Bites by @le.renard.et.les.raisins

1h5

4 servings

🫘

500 g

Firm tofu

🥢

80 ml

Low-sodium soy sauce

🍶

10 ml

Liquid smoke

🍎

5 ml

Apple cider vinegar

🍅

10 ml

Tomato paste

🍯

10 ml

Agave syrup

🧀

8 g

Nutritional yeast

🧄

3 g

Garlic powder

🧅

3 g

Onion powder

🌶️

1 g

Smoked paprika

🧃

60 ml

Beet juice

🫗

30 ml

Cooking oil

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

  2. Slice
    • Firm tofu

    Slice the 500 g firm tofu into very thin slices on a cutting board.

  3. Combine
    • Reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Tomato paste

    Combine the soy sauce, liquid smoke, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and agave syrup in a mixing bowl.

  4. Stir
    • Nutritional yeast
    • Garlic powder
    • Beet juice

    Stir the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, beet juice, and 1 tablespoon cooking oil into the marinade.

  5. Place
    • Firm tofu
    • Reduced-sodium soy sauce

    Place the tofu slices and marinade in a food storage bag. Massage the bag to break the tofu into irregular bite-size pieces.

  6. Spread
    • Firm tofu
    • Cooking oil

    Oil a baking sheet with part of the remaining cooking oil. Spread the marinated tofu in one even layer.

  7. Drizzle
    • Firm tofu
    • Cooking oil

    Drizzle the remaining cooking oil over the tofu. Bake for 20 minutes at 180°C (356°F).

  8. Stir
    • Firm tofu

    Stir the tofu pieces. Continue baking for 15 minutes.

  9. Stir
    • Firm tofu

    Stir the tofu again. Bake for 5 more minutes until browned and crisp.

  10. Bake
    • Firm tofu

    Optionally raise the oven to 200°C (392°F). Bake for up to 5 additional minutes for a more toasted result.

  11. Cool
    • Firm tofu

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the tofu bits cool completely before serving or storing.

Umami Tofu Bacon Bites by @le.renard.et.les.raisins

1h5

4 servings

🫘

500 g

Firm tofu

🥢

80 ml

Low-sodium soy sauce

🍶

10 ml

Liquid smoke

🍎

5 ml

Apple cider vinegar

🍅

10 ml

Tomato paste

🍯

10 ml

Agave syrup

🧀

8 g

Nutritional yeast

🧄

3 g

Garlic powder

🧅

3 g

Onion powder

🌶️

1 g

Smoked paprika

🧃

60 ml

Beet juice

🫗

30 ml

Cooking oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

  2. Step 2/11

    Slice the 500 g firm tofu into very thin slices on a cutting board.

    🫘Firm tofu
    🔪Chef's knife
    🪵Cutting board

  3. Step 3/11

    Combine the soy sauce, liquid smoke, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and agave syrup in a mixing bowl.

    🥫Reduced-sodium soy sauce
    🍶Liquid smoke
    🍎Apple cider vinegar
    🍅Tomato paste
    🍯Agave syrup
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥛Measuring jug
    🥄Measuring spoons
    🥄Spoon

  4. Step 4/11

    Stir the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, beet juice, and 1 tablespoon cooking oil into the marinade.

    🧀Nutritional yeast
    🧄Garlic powder
    🧅Onion powder
    🌶️Smoked paprika
    🧃Beet juice
    🫗Cooking oil
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥛Measuring jug
    🥄Measuring spoons
    🥄Spoon

  5. Step 5/11

    Place the tofu slices and marinade in a food storage bag. Massage the bag to break the tofu into irregular bite-size pieces.

    🫘Firm tofu
    🥫Reduced-sodium soy sauce
    🍶Liquid smoke
    🍎Apple cider vinegar
    🍅Tomato paste
    🍯Agave syrup
    🧀Nutritional yeast
    🧄Garlic powder
    🧅Onion powder
    🌶️Smoked paprika
    🧃Beet juice
    🫗Cooking oil
    🛍️Food storage bag

  6. Step 6/11

    Oil a baking sheet with part of the remaining cooking oil. Spread the marinated tofu in one even layer.

    🫘Firm tofu
    🫗Cooking oil
    🍳Baking sheet
    🥄Spoon

  7. Step 7/11

    Drizzle the remaining cooking oil over the tofu. Bake for 20 minutes at 180°C (356°F).

    🫘Firm tofu
    🫗Cooking oil
    🍳Baking sheet
    🥄Spoon

  8. Step 8/11

    Stir the tofu pieces. Continue baking for 15 minutes.

    🫘Firm tofu
    🍳Baking sheet
    🥄Spoon

  9. Step 9/11

    Stir the tofu again. Bake for 5 more minutes until browned and crisp.

    🫘Firm tofu
    🍳Baking sheet
    🥄Spoon

  10. Step 10/11

    Optionally raise the oven to 200°C (392°F). Bake for up to 5 additional minutes for a more toasted result.

    🫘Firm tofu
    🍳Baking sheet

  11. Step 11/11

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the tofu bits cool completely before serving or storing.

    🫘Firm tofu
    🍳Baking sheet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Plant protein, Seasoning, Condiment, Sweetener, Spices, Vegetables, Fats and oils

Ingredients

Firm tofu, Low-sodium soy sauce, Liquid smoke, Apple cider vinegar, Tomato paste, Agave syrup, Nutritional yeast, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Smoked paprika, Beet juice, Cooking oil

Notes

Firm tofu (one block), Low-sodium soy sauce (use tamari for a gluten-free version), Apple cider vinegar (dairy-free), Tomato paste (optional), Agave syrup (or maple syrup), Garlic powder (heaped teaspoon), Onion powder (heaped teaspoon), Beet juice (or water), Cooking oil (added to the sauce, extra drizzle for the baking tray, amount not given)

Allergens

Soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Egg-free, Nut-free

Calories

185 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 12g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fat: 11g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 2.8mg, Potassium: 230mg, Sodium: 920mg

Vitamins

Vitamin K: 8µg, Folate: 35µg, Vitamin B6: 0.15mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Overall

1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Chef's knife, Cutting board, Mixing bowl, Measuring jug, Measuring spoons, Food storage bag, Baking sheet, Spoon

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack, Side Dish

Occasions

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Meal prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@le.renard.et.les.raisins

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Chewy, Crumbly

Flavors

Umami, Smoky, Salty, Sweet, Tangy, Savory

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Cool completely before storage,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep refrigerated at or below 4°C), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Reheat in the oven to restore crispness)