VEGAN BACON BITS

Bacon is one food guaranteed to make new vegetarians and vegans think again so they came up with their own version...

1st posted 2017; updated 2025

Vegetarian Bacon Bits garnishing Dairy-free White Bean Soup

Here's a pretty decent vegan alternative to bacon bits:

Cost: 50p'ish (6/2025)

Makes: 1/3 cup; recipe multiplies easily

Ingred:

   1/3 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs (spelt for common wheat-free)
   olive oil
   1/2-1 tsp salt
   1 tsp smoked paprika


Method:

1. Generously spray a frying pan with olive oil
2. Add crumbs; cook over med-high heat, stirring often until crunchy and golden (more olive oil may be needed)
3. Add salt and smoked paprika -- the flavour and texture should be a little like crispy bacon

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This recipe has  been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises.  It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission