Broccoli Salad with Profusion ‘Bacon’ Bits

Who says eating salad has to be boring? Boost your salad with profusions' protein-packed, plant based 'bacon' bits.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE ‘BACON’ BITS

Profusion Pea and Fava Protein Mince

80ml of orange Juice

80ml water 

1 tbsp olive oil 

1tbsp vegan worcester sauce (optional)

1 tbsp soy sauce 

1 tsp nutritional yeast 

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp liquid smoke

1/4 tsp seasoned salt

1 pinch cayenne pepper

 

INGREDIENTS FOR THE BROCCOLI SALAD

Profusion Pea and Fava ‘Bacon Bits’

3 heads of broccoli 

65g of dried cranberries 

1 red onion, diced 

60g dried sunflower seeds

230g Vegan Mayo   

2 tbsp ACV

3 tbsp sugar 

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper 

 

METHOD FOR  ‘BACON BITS’

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees Celsius 
  2. Whisk together orange juice, water, olive oil, and seasonings in a small mixing bowl.
  3. Add Profusion Fava and Pea Protein Mince and stir until well coated. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. For soft-style bacon bits, you’re done!  No baking needed.  Just use or store in an airtight container in the fridge!
  5. For chewy or crunchy style bacon bits: Spread vegan bacon bits out on a non-stick baking sheet and bake in the oven at 200-degrees Celsius for 25 minutes (for chewy-style) or up to 55 minutes (be sure and stir it a time or two!) for crunchy style. 

METHOD FOR BROCCOLI SALAD 

  1. Place broccoli, cranberries, Profusion Pea and Fava ‘Bacon Bits’, onion, and sunflower kernels in a large bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the vegan mayo mixture over broccoli and use a mixing spoon to toss/fully coating the broccoli.
  4. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
  5. Enjoy!

 

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