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Vegan Bacon Bits
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Crispy, salty, sweet, and smoky... just like real bacon bits! And about one million times better than those "simulated bacon bits."
Prep Time:
5
minutes
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Cook Time:
15
minutes
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Total Time:
20
minutes
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Ingredients
1
19 oz can of lentils (or 2 cups canned lentils), drained and rinsed
2
tbsp
canola oil
2
tbsp
maple syrup
1
tsp
salt
1/2
tsp
liquid smoke
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes and stir.
Bake another 10 minutes and stir.
Keep baking and stirring at 5 minute intervals until the lentils are nice and crispy.
Course:
Condiment
Cuisine:
North American
Keyword:
plant based bacon, salad topping, smoky tempeh, vegan bacon bits, vegan topping
Servings:
0
Calories:
Author:
Jessica Penner, RD