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Plant-Based Bacon
Plant-Based Bacon

Plant-Based Bacon
A crispy and smoky plant-based bacon alternative made from chickpeas and vital wheat gluten.
Plant-Based Bacon
Ingredients:
1
Servings
  • 120
    g
    chickpeas
  • 7.5
    g
    beetroot powder
  • 80
    g
    vital wheat gluten
  • 7.5
    g
    miso paste
  • 10
    g
    oil for frying
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Plant-Based Bacon
Instructions:
  1. Blend the chickpeas and beetroot powder into a smooth dough, then knead until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, blend the chickpeas, miso paste, and vital wheat gluten into another smooth dough.
  3. Roll both doughs out thinly and layer them by alternating red and white strips. Chill in the refrigerator to firm up.
  4. Once firm, slice the layered dough thinly, brush with oil, and fry in a pan over medium heat until crisp and golden.
  5. Serve as desired, such as in a sandwich or salad.
Nutrition Per Serving 225 g Per 100g
Energy 517.2 kcal 230 kcal
Protein 71.7 g 31.9 g
Fibre 9.1 g 4.0 g
Salt 0 g 0.0 g
Sugar 5.8 g 2.6 g
Carbohydrates 45.2 g 20.1 g
Fat 14.8 g 6.6 g
Environmental Per Serving 225 g Per 100g
CO2 0.9 kg 0.4 kg
Water 2.6 l 1.2 l
  • 120
    g
    chickpeas
  • 7.5
    g
    beetroot powder
  • 80
    g
    vital wheat gluten
  • 7.5
    g
    miso paste
  • 10
    g
    oil for frying
1
Servings
0

Blend the chickpeas and beetroot powder into a smooth dough, then knead until well combined.

In a separate bowl, blend the chickpeas, miso paste, and vital wheat gluten into another smooth dough.

Roll both doughs out thinly and layer them by alternating red and white strips. Chill in the refrigerator to firm up.

Once firm, slice the layered dough thinly, brush with oil, and fry in a pan over medium heat until crisp and golden.

Serve as desired, such as in a sandwich or salad.

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