Vegan Pepperoni

Vegan pepperoni is a popular substitute for traditional pepperoni in plant-based diets and is made from vital wheat gluten, giving it a chewy and meaty texture.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Vegan Pepperoni

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Vital wheat gluten
• 2 teaspoon Nutritional yeast
• 2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and fennel seeds.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the liquid smoke, tomato paste, soy sauce, vegetable broth, and olive oil.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Knead the mixture for about 5 minutes until it becomes elastic.
5. Shape the dough into a log and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pepperoni log for 30 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
8. Unwrap the log and slice the vegan pepperoni.
9. Serve on pizza, sandwiches, or enjoy it as a snack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.