I Made Vegan Pepperoni From Lentils!

Smoky, spicy pepperoni made from humble brown lentils?! 🌱 This homemade vegan pepperoni has plenty of savory flavor, slices beautifully once cooled, and costs a fraction of many store-bought vegan alternatives.Brown lentils create the hearty base, while smoked paprika, fennel seeds, garlic, chili, and a touch of liquid smoke give it that bold pepperoni-inspired flavor. Slice it thinly for pizza, sandwiches, snack boards, or anywhere you want a smoky and savory plant-based topping.Full recipe in the video! Turn on subtitles in your language!Printable recipe with step-by-step instructions, substitutions, nutrition facts, and lots of helpful tips:https://elavegan.com/vegan-pepperoni/You will need:350 g (about 1¾ cups) cooked brown lentils, made from 150 g (¾ cup) dried lentils30 g (about 1/4 cup) tapioca starch1 Tbsp psyllium husk powder or 2 Tbsp whole psyllium husks2 heaped Tbsp (50 g) tomato paste2 Tbsp soy sauce2 Tbsp olive oil2 tsp apple cider vinegar2 tsp smoked paprika2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp onion powder1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed1/4 tsp chili flakes, or more to taste1 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp liquid smoke1/2–3/4 tsp salt, to tasteBake the vegan pepperoni at 350 °F (175 °C) for about 50–55 minutes. Allow it to cool completely before slicing it thinly for the best texture.Gluten-free pizza crust: https://elavegan.com/best-gluten-free-pizza-crust-vegan/Watch the entire video for the full instructions and my best tips for making flavorful homemade vegan pepperoni from lentils.📩 Want FREE recipes and meal plans delivered to your inbox? Sign up for my newsletter at no cost 👉 https://tinyurl.com/elavegan📖 My cookbook "Simple and Delicious Vegan":https://elavegan.com/cookbooks/If you like the video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel! 💛Blog: https://elavegan.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elavegan/Facebook: https://facebook.com/elavegan/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elavegan/Some links here are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Thanks so much for your support!Products I use and love:https://linksta.io/8dfd6b50If you make one of my recipes, I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @elavegan and use #elavegan. 😊