Perfect Vegan Pepperoni (Step-By-Step Tutorial)

Name: Perfect Vegan Pepperoni (Step-By-Step Tutorial)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups vital wheat gluten (180 g); ½ cup water (120 mL); ¼ cup tomato paste (50 g); ¼ cup soy sauce (60 mL); ¼ cup coconut oil* (should be solid, 50 g); 2 tsp each crushed red pepper flakes, ground mustard seed, smoked paprika, garlic powder; 1 tsp fennel seeds (roughly crushed or chopped); 1 tsp liquid smoke (5 mL)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

With over a dozen 5-star reviews, rest assured that this vegan pepperoni truly tastes like the real thing. Top your pizza or crackers with this pepperoni, a meatless plant-based alternative made from seitan, tomato paste, soy sauce, and loads of delicious seasonings!

Updated at: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:29:21 GMT