½cup128 g cooked cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1tablespoon15 ml liquid smoke
3tablespoons45 ml soy sauce
1tablespoon17 g tomato paste
1teaspooncanola oil
2tablespoons30 ml pure maple syrup
Instructies
In a food processor, blend all the ingredients until smooth and pastelike.
Scrape the sides occasionally.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, or gas mark 5).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Scoop about 1½ tablespoons (30 g) of the seitan paste and pat it down into the shape of bacon strips.
Spread the paste as thinly as possible.
Bake for 15 minutes, turning halfway through the baking time, until the strips are brown and crispy.
For extra crispiness, fry the leftover strips in a pan for a few seconds.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve in a classic BLT, as a topping for salads, or enjoy as a snack on its own.Wine Advice:Pair with a crisp, light white wine like Pinot Grigio or a chilled Sauvignon Blanc.