Seitan Bacon

Get ready to revolutionize your plant-based kitchen with this smoky, savory, and satisfyingly crispy Seitan Bacon recipe! Made from a protein-packed blend of vital wheat gluten and chickpea flour, this vegan bacon alternative is infused with bold flavors like smoked paprika, liquid smoke, soy sauce, and maple syrup for an irresistible balance of smoky and sweet. The dough is kneaded, steamed, and then pan-fried to golden perfection, creating strips that rival the texture and taste of traditional bacon. Perfect as a topping for sandwiches, crumbled over salads, or served alongside a hearty breakfast, this homemade seitan bacon is a versatile and delicious addition to any meal. Bonus points for being easy to customize and surprisingly quick to make, with just 15 minutes of prep time.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
• 2 tablespoons Chickpea flour
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Liquid smoke
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the liquid smoke, soy sauce, maple syrup, vegetable stock, olive oil, and water.

Step 3

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture while stirring with a spoon or your hands until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes to develop the gluten structure. The dough should become elastic but not too sticky.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a rectangle or log about 1/2 inch thick. This will help create the strip shapes resembling bacon.

Step 6

Wrap the dough tightly in aluminum foil or parchment paper and steam it for 20 minutes. If you don’t have a steamer, you can use a colander over boiling water, making sure to cover it with a lid.

Step 7

After steaming, unwrap the seitan and let it cool slightly before slicing. Use a sharp knife to cut thin strips of the seitan to resemble bacon slices.

Step 8

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil. Once hot, place the seitan bacon strips in the skillet.

Step 9

Cook the strips for 2-3 minutes per side or until crispy and golden brown. Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a delicious topping for sandwiches, salads, or breakfast plates.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(550.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1464.3

Total Fat 47.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1949.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 29.4g
Protein 183.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 372.3mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 904.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.8%

Protein: 49.7%

Carbs: 21.5%