Best 2 Vegan Pepperoni Recipes
In the realm of plant-based alternatives, vegan pepperoni has emerged as a culinary innovation that caters to the growing demand for cruelty-free and sustainable food options. Whether you're a committed vegan, seeking to reduce your meat consumption, or simply curious about exploring new flavors, this article will guide you through the world of vegan pepperoni, offering insights into its unique characteristics and providing a comprehensive guide to help you craft delicious and satisfying plant-based pepperoni dishes.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
VEGAN PEPPERONI
So the only way my husband agreed to go vegan was if I found a replacement pepperoni. The store bought ones are way too expensive so here is the winner!! This recipe is adapted from the Vegan Dad. This is spicy but if you like pepperoni then it shouldn't be too bad. You can freeze this as well. Put these on pizza, sandwiches, salads, in tofu scrambles, and on veggie burgers. **We have made our second batch and my husband thought we could go even spicer so we put in 8-10 dashes of Tabasco sauce...just like the store bought tabasco flavored ones (DH's favorite)!!** **Change: we have made these again using tahinin instead of olive oil & find it works out better.** **Also if you do not have a steamer or colander & pot you can bake for 1hour 15 minutes at 325deg.**
Provided by Mindelicious
Categories Peppers
Time 1h
Yield 3 logs, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Start the water in the steamer so it will be boiling when your ready. Finely mash the beans with a fork. Add the rest of the flavor ingredients and mix well.
- Roughly grind anise seed, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes with a mortar and pestle. Add into mixture. You can taste the flavor now and ensure it is how you like it - it is fairly concentrated at this stage so don't be alarmed. Add more spice if you prefer it spicer or more liquid smoke if need be.
- Add in wheat gluten and mix well with a fork. Divide dough into three equal portions. Shape each into a tube and wrap like a tootsie roll in heavy duty aluminum foil. Make sure to wrap it tightly by twisting the ends. Heavy duty foil is best to keep the pepperoni from bursting out of the wrapping when cooking (or just wrap a couple times with regular foil).
- Steam for 45 minutes Cool and slice. You can use as is or also fry them up a bit on each side to make a crispier pepperoni.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 455.9, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.3
VEGAN PEPPERONI TOPPING FOR PIZZA
From The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions, this has the flavor of pepperoni without the meat! Use to top a pizza, stuff a calzone, or wherever you use pepperoni. I may try making this with tofu too, crumbling it and adding spices, oil and liquid smoke(leaving out water).
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 15m
Yield 1 1/2 cuups, about
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix spices together with TVP.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add in the 2 tbls. oil and liquid smoke, stir into TVP and spice mixture, cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
- (Or if you prefer to use a microwave:.
- In a microwave safe bowl, mix together TVP with all of the herbs and spices.
- Stir in water, oil and liquid smoke.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high for about 6 minutes.
- Carefully remove from microwave, and allow to cool enough to handle.).
- Fluff with a fork and use to top your pizza, or stuff a calzone, or wherever you want pepperoni flavor.
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant: Select a long and slender eggplant that is firm and has smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are too large or have bruises or blemishes.
- Slice the eggplant thinly: Use a sharp knife to slice the eggplant into thin, even slices. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Marinate the eggplant: Marinating the eggplant in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will help to infuse them with flavor and prevent them from drying out during cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the eggplant slices, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
- Cook the eggplant until tender: Cook the eggplant slices until they are tender and slightly browned. This will take about 5-7 minutes per side.
Conclusion:
With its delicious smoky flavor and chewy texture, this vegan pepperoni is a great addition to any pizza or pasta dish. Made from simple ingredients like eggplant, tomatoes, and spices, it's a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional pepperoni. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy eggplant, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're making pizza or pasta, give this vegan pepperoni a try – you won't be disappointed!
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