Cauliflower Bacon Bits

2  cups		diced cauliflower
2  tablespoons		soy sauce
4-1/2  teaspoons		liquid smoke
2-1/2  teaspoons		apple cider vinegar
1-1/2  teaspoons		pure sugar free maple syrup
1		Cooking spray
1/2  teaspoon		paprika

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Note: I diced the cauliflower by hand (which only took about a minute). When I tried doing it in the food processor, it became too pulverized and turned into a mushy oatmeal texture – not what you want for bacon bits!
Spray the diced cauliflower with the cooking spray. Either bake or sauté until crispy. Then stir in all other ingredients. Add salt to taste if desired. Use anywhere you would use bacon bits – as mentioned in the post, it’s not supposed to taste exactly like bacon; it’s just supposed to have a similar smoky flavor that will compliment dishes where you’d normally add bacon bits. Not everyone will be a fan, but I really love them!