Vegan Microwave Bacon Perfection
Indulge in the ultimate plant-based twist on a classic favorite with 'Vegan Microwave Bacon Perfection,' a quick and easy recipe designed to satisfy your craving for crispy, smoky goodness. Using rice paper sheets as the base, this innovative bacon alternative is marinated in a bold blend of soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and nutritional yeast for a rich, savory flavor. The double-layer technique gives these strips a texture reminiscent of real bacon, while the microwave cooking method ensures you’ll enjoy perfectly crisp results in just minutes. Ideal for breakfast, sandwiches, or snacks, this vegan bacon recipe is ready in under 15 minutes and packed with smoky, sweet, and salty notes that will elevate any dish. Try this simple, gluten-free, and dairy-free masterpiece—you won’t believe how easy it is to achieve bacon-like perfection without the meat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 sheets Rice paper sheets
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the wet and seasonings ingredients: soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, coconut oil, and water. Whisk until well mixed.
Prepare each rice paper sheet by cutting them into strips about 1 inch wide, resembling bacon strips.
Gently dip each rice paper strip into the marinade mixture, ensuring fully coated but not oversaturated.
Layer half of the rice paper strips on top of each other carefully after marinating to create a double-layered strip. This will help mimic the texture of bacon yet keep it vegan.
Lay the coated rice paper strips on a microwave-safe plate lined with parchment paper.
Microwave the strips for 4-5 minutes, checking halfway to ensure they are starting to crisp and not burning. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave model.
Once crispy and slightly browned, remove from the microwave and allow to cool slightly. They will continue to crisp as they cool.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for a day while maintaining some crispiness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1248 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 336 mg | 7% | |
*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.
