‘Bacon,’ Potato, and Green Onion Frittata

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1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4-5 green onions, chopped with the green and white parts separated
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes, shredded
2 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. pepper, divided
2 lb. firm tofu
2-3 Tbsp. soy sauce, to taste
4 Tbsp. nutritional yeast (optional)
2-3 Tbsp. faux bacon bits (try Bacos)

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and the white part of the green onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and heat for another 30 seconds. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the potatoes, 1 tsp. of the salt, and 1/4 tsp. of the pepper. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping the potatoes regularly until they are well-browned.
• Blend the remaining salt and pepper, the tofu, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast in a food processor until they are creamy. Fold in the faux bacon bits, the green part of the green onions, and the fried potatoes and pour the mixture into a large, oiled pie or tart pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the center is firm.
• Allow the frittata to cool for 10 minutes then invert it onto a serving plate.

Makes 6 servings

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Recent Comments

un-dharma commented:

4-9-2012 2:46 AM

there is no ethical problem with liking the taste of salt, liquid smoke, "and other natural flavors"
Mark commented:

4-7-2012 4:22 AM

Lighten up Susan. Its not that black or white. Many vegetarians aren't against the taste of meat, it's the slaughter and mass consumption of innocent animals we're against. There is nothing wrong with faux meat products.
Lindsey commented:

4-6-2012 10:08 PM

I don't find it hypocritical at all. Lots of people are vegan because they don't want animals to suffer, not because they don't like the taste of something. If one can occasionally get the taste of "bacon" and no pig suffered and died for it, why not?
Cindy Troy commented:

4-6-2012 7:03 PM

Bacos is a soy protein. Has nothing to do with real bacon. All faux meat is either crumbles,hamburgers, hot dogs etc. Nothing cruel about it!!
Kara Elle commented:

4-6-2012 5:00 PM

@Susan: As a vegan, I did not stop eating meat because I didn't like the taste. I stopped eating it because I became aware of how cruel it was to pay someone else to take the life of another living, sentient being for my glutton. If we can get the same textures and flavors from plant sources, why wouldn't we eat it? This is especially helpful for those who are new to a vegan or vegetarian diet. We grow accustomed to these specific flavors, textures, and meals, and thanks to meat/cheese replacers, we are able to eat these familiar textures and flavors without causing any harm to the animals.

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