This main-course salad, made by lightly charring cabbage strands under the broiler, is seasoned with a lemony dressing and smoke-infused hempseeds. The slight bitterness from charring amplifies all the savoury and sweet flavours of the dish. The hemp crumble, a healthier stand-in for bacon bits, tastes very similar to bacon bits and it may just become your new favourite salad and soup topper.
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Evoke the smoke
Liquid smoke is nothing more than hardwood smoke that has been captured in condensation and collected. This liquid is further processed to remove any impurities and then bottled. It’s a great way to add a smoky presence to plant-based foods and dishes including tempeh, baked beans, chili, and veggie burgers. You’ll find it in the jarred-food section of most supermarkets.
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This recipe was originally published in the February 2026 issue of alive magazine