Vegan Pepperoni Recipe

Name: Vegan Pepperoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Flavor; 1/2 cup white kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons HP steak sauce or 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 -2 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; Grind; 1 teaspoon whole anise seed; 1 teaspoon red peppercorns; 1 teaspoon green peppercorn; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Last; 1 1/4 cups vital wheat gluten

Servings: persons

Flavor
1/2 cup white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons HP steak sauce or 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Grind
1 teaspoon whole anise seed
1 teaspoon red peppercorns
1 teaspoon green peppercorn
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Last
1 1/4 cups vital wheat gluten

1
Start the water in the steamer so it will be boiling when your ready. Finely mash the beans with a fork. Add the rest of the flavor ingredients and mix well.
2
Roughly grind anise seed, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes with a mortar and pestle. Add into mixture. You can taste the flavor now and ensure it is how you like it - it is fairly concentrated at this stage so don't be alarmed. Add more spice if you prefer it spicer or more liquid smoke if need be.
3
Add in wheat gluten and mix well with a fork. Divide dough into three equal portions. Shape each into a tube and wrap like a tootsie roll in heavy duty aluminum foil. Make sure to wrap it tightly by twisting the ends. Heavy duty foil is best to keep the pepperoni from bursting out of the wrapping when cooking (or just wrap a couple times with regular foil).
4
Steam for 45 minutes Cool and slice. You can use as is or also fry them up a bit on each side to make a crispier pepperoni.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Flavor, 1/2 cup white kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 1 cup cold water, 2 tablespoons HP steak sauce or 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, and more.

Yes, Vegan Pepperoni falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Pepperoni

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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