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Vegan Mushroom Pancetta

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Smoky, crispy, and undeniably delicious, this here is the vegan solution to any meal that calls for smoked pancetta or bacon bits!

King oysters have a distinctively meaty texture, which once fried and crisped up allows us to mimic pancetta perfectly. Use these pancetta bits on top of a carbonara, mac and cheese, risotto or anywhere you want smoky, salty bites!

What you need

Ingredients

MAKES 1 CUP

  • 1 cup king oyster mushrooms, diced (you can use button mushrooms if king oysters are not available)
  • 2 tbsp. neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 2 tsp. nutritional yeast 
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt 
  • ½ tsp. liquid smoke

Preparation

Step 1

Mix everything except the oil in a bowl until well seasoned.

Step 2

Heat the oil on medium high heat and drop the mushroom bits in there, cooking for 5-10 minutes until they are crispy and crunchy all over. 

Step 3

Remove and place onto a paper towel so they don’t get soggy, and set aside until ready to use.

✨ RECIPE NOTES ✨

  • Storage: Store any leftover bits in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure they are totally cooled before covering them so they don’t steam and go soggy.

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