Vegan cauliflower jerky

Cauliflower jerky is chewy, smoky and has a hint of spice. It’s the perfect snack option for vegans.

You’ve had that food dehydrator in the back of the cabinet for years, and now you have a reason to use it! This cauliflower jerky is a delicious and nutritious vegan snack.

Vegan cauliflower jerky recipe

Yields about 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons raw tahini
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1-4 teaspoons Sriracha sauce, to taste
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth, plus more as needed
• 1 head cauliflower, separated into small, evenly sized florets
• Dried parsley, for serving

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the tahini, nutritional yeast, Sriracha, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke and salt together. Stir in the vegetable broth until smooth. This mixture should be the consistency of a beer batter. Add more broth as needed to achieve a thick but smooth texture.
2. Toss the cauliflower florets into the mixture. Gently stir to coat each piece.
3. Distribute the florets in an even layer into a food dehydrator. Sprinkle the salt over the top of the florets. Dehydrate at 130 degrees F for 12-14 hours.
4. Once dehydrated, sprinkle with a little extra salt and dried parsley, to taste.

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