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Easy Vegan Carbonara With Smokey Tofu Bacon sq

Easy Vegan Carbonara With Smokey Tofu Bacon

A light and summery take on the Italian classic. This high protein, low carb version uses zoodles and dairy free cream cheese and is topped with delicious smokey tofu bacon. Whipped up in 15 mins!
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Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Serves: 2
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Tara

Ingredients
 
 

For the tofu bacon:

  • 200 g extra firm tofu (sliced into small thin pieces)
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 150 ml water

For the carbonara:

  • 600 g courgette (spiralised)
  • 200 g vegan cream cheese
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 100 g peas

Instructions
 

  • Add the tofu slices into a frying pan with the tamari, liquid smoke, maple syrup and water. Turn the heat to high and leave it to simmer for approximately 10 minutes until all of the liquid has evaporated and the tofu has soaked up the flavours.
    200 g extra firm tofu, 2 tbsp tamari, 2 tbsp liquid smoke, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 150 ml water
  • Whilst the tofu bacon is simmering, make the carbonara. Add your spiralised courgette (zucchini noodles) to a large saucepan with the cream cheese, garlic and peas. Cook gently for 10 minutes until hot through.
    600 g courgette, 200 g vegan cream cheese, 1 clove garlic, 100 g peas
  • Serve the carbonara with the bacon bits and a sprinkling of my 2 Minute Vegan Parmesan if you like it extra cheesy!

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Notes

Vegan / Dairy Free / Egg Free / Gluten Free / Wheat Free / Refined Sugar Free
Recipe inspired by:  Italy
Please check the allergens on the ingredients you purchase before use. The allergen information provided in this recipe is intended as a guide only and is based on the specific ingredients and brands used at the time of creating the recipe, therefore we cannot guarantee that the same will apply to the ingredients you use. Nutritional values are estimated.
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Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 1148mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Net Carbohydrates: 29g
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