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Bowl of crispy vegan bacon made with rice paper

Vegan Rice Paper Bacon

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Rice paper is the secret for ultra crispy vegan bacon! This recipe is smoky, sweet, and savoury, and it's incredibly easy to make too.
Course Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 12 -16 strips
Calories 50
Author Jessica Hylton

Ingredients

  • 6 sheets rice paper
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free, 30mL
  • 1 tablespoon white or yellow miso paste 18g
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup 15mL
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 15mL
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 5g
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2.3g
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1.6g
  • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke optional, for extra smokiness, 1.25mL
  • 2 –3 tablespoons water to thin the marinade, 30-45mL

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, miso paste, maple syrup, olive oil, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and liquid smoke (if using).
Add water gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is thin enough to brush onto rice paper.
  • Stack two sheets of rice paper together. Briefly dip the stack into water until just softened—do not over-soak.
Let excess water drip off and place the softened stack on a cutting board.
Using kitchen scissors or a knife, cut into strips about 1 to 1.5 inches wide.
  • Arrange strips on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
Use a pastry brush to apply the marinade to both sides of each rice paper strip, coating evenly.
  • Bake for 7–10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Watch closely, especially in the final minutes, as they can burn quickly.
  • Let the strips cool for 1–2 minutes to crisp up further.
Serve on salads, sandwiches, or vegan breakfast plates.

Notes

Store leftover rice paper bacon in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350ºF oven to restore the crispiness, if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg