VEGAN BACON

If you were to use this in a BLT sandwich instead of bacon, you wouldn't even notice the difference! My kids used to love bacon, but now they prefer this. It doesn't have the exact appearance of bacon, but the taste is identical.

VEGAN BACON

INGREDIENTS

- 2-pound firm tofu, sliced into strips

- 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast

- 4 tablespoons soy sauce

- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)

- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large frying pan, heat the neutral oil over low heat to prepare the tofu.

2. **Cook the Tofu Strips: ** Add the strips to the pan in a single layer. Cook them, uncovered, for about 10 minutes to crisp up one side.

3. **Flip and Cook Again:** Carefully flip the tofu strips over using tongs. Allow them to cook for another 10 minutes on the other side until both sides are golden and crispy.

4. **Prepare the Sauce:** In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and liquid smoke.

5. **Coat the Tofu:** Remove the pan from the heat. Pour the soy sauce and liquid smoke mixture evenly over the tofu in the pan. Gently stir to coat the tofu strips with the savory sauce.

6. **Add Nutritional Yeast:** Sprinkle the nutritional yeast evenly over the tofu in the pan.

7. **Finish Cooking:** Return the skillet to low heat. Stir the tofu gently until all the liquid is absorbed and the tofu strips are coated with the sticky yeast.

This recipe yields crispy tofu strips with a savory and smoky flavor, perfect for salads or sandwiches. Enjoy this delicious dish!