Vegan carbonara with tofu bacon recipe - no mushrooms, plantbased, dairy-free and easy to make!

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: grated Parmesan

Ground almonds provide a nutty flavor, while grated Parmesan is more affordable.

plant-based cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Coconut milk is lighter, and silken tofu is often less expensive.

smoked tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: regular tofu

Tempeh is a healthier protein alternative, while regular tofu is budget-friendly.

black salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt is a healthier option, while table salt is widely available.

Preheat your oven to 200C (400F).

Add all vegan carbonara sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until you get a smooth sauce.

For the tofu bacon marinade, mix together olive oil, soy sauce, dark miso paste, garlic powder, and smoked paprika powder in a bowl.

Cut firm tofu into small cubes and transfer into a small tupperware dish.

Pour the tofu bacon marinade into the dish, close the lid, and shake to coat the tofu cubes.

Transfer the marinated tofu bacon bits to a lined baking tray and distribute evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

While the tofu is baking, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.

When the spaghetti is cooked, pour the carbonara sauce over it and mix in the tofu bacon bits.

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