Vegan Vittles: Hickory Bits

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Hickory Bits

 

Recipe By :Joanne Stepaniak

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 c textured soy protein

1/3 c water

2 tbsps soy sauce

1 tsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp liquid smoke flavoring -- to 1 tsp

1 tsp canola oil

 

Stovetop Method:

 

Place the textured vegetable protein flakes in a small,

heatproof mixing bowl. Place the remaining ingredients

except the oil in a 1-quart saucepan, and bring them to a

boil. Pour the boiling liquid over the textured vegetable

protein. Mix well, and let the mixture stand for five

minutes.

 

Heat the oil in a 9-inch or 10-inch skillet over medium-high

heat. When the oil is hot, add the textured protein. Reduce

the heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, until the

moisture has evaporated and the textured vegetable protein

is lightly browned, about six to eight minutes.

 

remove the skillet from the heat, and allow the bits to

cool. When cooled, transfer the bits to an airtight storage

container, and store them at room temperature for one or two

days, or in the refrigerator for longer storage.

 

Oven Method:

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mist a baking sheet with

nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.

 

Place the textured vegetable protein flakes or granules in a

small, heatproof mixing bowl. Place the remaining

ingredients in a 1-quart saucepan, and bring them to a boil.

Pour the boiling liquid over the textured protein. Mix well,

and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.

 

Spread the textured vegetable protein on the prepared baking

sheet in a thin layer. Place the baking sheet on the center

rack in the oven, and bake the bits for 10 minutes. Stir the

bits well, and redistribute them so they are again in a thin

layer. Continue baking them for about 10 minutes longer, or

until they appear dry and are well browned. Watch closely so

they do not burn!

 

Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and allow the bits to

cool. When cool, transfer the bits to an airtight storage

container. Store the bits at room temperature for one or two

days, or in the refrigerator for one or two days, or in the

refrigerator for longer storage.

 

Description:

" These tender little nuggets are bound to curl your tail.

Sprinkle

them wherever you want a smoky flavor -- on uncheese

sandwiches, in

eggless omelets, on spinach salads, on baked potatoes... "

Source:

" Vegan Vittles "

Copyright:

" 1996 by Joanne Stepaniak "

Yield:

" 2/3 c "

 

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Per serving: 429 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (10%

calories from fat); 79g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; trace

Cholesterol; 2081mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 10 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2

Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0