The result is a savory-sweet, smoky, crispy plant-based bacon that’s SO FAST to make and perfect for adding to salads, sandwiches (hello vegan BLT), pasta, and more! Just 1 pan, 7 ingredients, and 15 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done.
How to Make Shiitake Bacon
How do you make mushrooms taste like bacon? It’s all about the seasonings and a method that gets them crispy and caramelized! The smokiness comes from liquid smoke and smoked paprika, while tamari adds a salty kick, maple syrup a subtle sweetness, and black pepper that classic peppered bacon texture. The mushrooms are cooked in a skillet (preferably cast-iron) where they soak up the flavors. They’re then transferred to the oven, which allows them to get crispy! We hope you love this shiitake bacon! It’s:SaltySmokyNaturally sweetCrispyVersatile& SO delicious! It would make a delicious breakfast or brunch alongside our Fluffy Vegan Scrambled Eggs, Perfect Fried Eggs (if not vegan), Southwest Tofu Scramble, and/or Best-Ever Vegan Breakfast Potatoes. It’s also perfect as a salty, umami garnish for savory dishes, such as our Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta.
More Ways to Use Vegan Bacon
Vegan “BLT” Sandwich Simple Tofu Quiche Creamy Vegan Broccoli Salad (Mayo-Free!) Brussels Sprout Slaw with Coconut Bacon Coconut Bacon Collard Greens (15 minutes!)
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