# VEGAN PEPPERONI

This plant-based pepperoni is packed full of protein, has a deep umami flavour and is 100% plant based.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block firm tofu
- 2 carrots
- 1 white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic/onion powder
- 1 tsp crushed fennel seeds
- 1 tsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs

## Instructions

1. Place the tofu, carrots, white onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic/onion powder, crushed fennel seeds, miso paste, and soy sauce into a food processor.
2. Blend the mixture until it forms a smooth pepperoni paste.
3. Add breadcrumbs to the pepperoni paste to thicken it.
4. Spread the mixture thinly over a lined baking tray.
5. Bake for 20 minutes at 180°C.
6. Cut the baked mixture into circles.
7. Use the plant-based pepperoni as you would real pepperoni, on pizzas, pasta, or as a snack.

## Equipment

- food processor
- lined baking tray

## Tips

- Add breadcrumbs to thicken the mixture if needed.
- Spread the mixture very thin before baking for best results.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9Uwj5iKcST/?igsh=NGI5c3JiczdzeWxt
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5a610779-2f99-414f-bd1e-ffe98f0fad7c
- Extracted: 2025-07-23

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