Vegan Deli Slices
I don’t know how it is in other parts of the world, but here in Australia all vegan ‘meat’ slices have rather unappealingly long lists of ingredients, they always contain gluten (yay for being coeliac…) and are really really expensive.
Deli meats was not really something I missed at all, but after my Mum kept complaining she was sick of the same old avocado and hummus salad sandwiches and didn’t know what else to put in them, I thought I’d have a go at making my own deli meats. From trusty old tofu!
And man was I surprised at:
How easy it was.
How absolutely delish they turned out!!
Packed with flavour and ‘smokiness’, and even the texture is meaty and a little chewy. A little salty. They’re just good! And perfect to go in a salad sandwich to take things to the next level, and add a good source of plant protein!
I love these deli slices in a sandwich made with my fluffy Best Ever Gluten Free Bread (the recipe is in my Nourish Me Ebook) with lettuce, tomato, carrot, beetroot, pickles and Dijon mustard. Totally gourmet!!
Ingredients:
400g firm tofu
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
A good pinch of nutmeg
1 tbsp ketchup
2 tsp liquid smoke
Method:
Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a tray with baking paper.
Blend all ingredients until completely smooth, and a thick paste forms.
Spread onto baking sheet for an evenly spread, thin layer (aim for about 3-4mm thick).
Bake for 20 minutes until golden.
Slice into rounds or squares, then use in a sandwich or wrap or however you like!
Notes:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
This recipe was inspired by and adapted from ‘Everyday Vegan Food’.
