Homemade Vegan Deli Meat

adapted from Sweet Simple Vegan

BLENDER:
  • 12 oz. extra firm tofu, drained
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons tamari
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
    ADD TO:
  • 3 cups vital wheat gluten
  • 1/4 cup chickpea flour KNEAD FOR FOUR MINUTES
    SHAPE INTO LOAF, WRAP IN PARCHMENT PAPER AND FOOD TWINE
    STEAM FOR ONE HOUR
    COAT IN SPICE MIX:
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
    BAKE AT 350 FOR 30 MINUTES
  • Nutrition Info at 20 slices per loaf :
    Calories: 125 | Carb: 9 | Protein: 21 | Fat: 1 | Sodium: 222 | Fiber: 1