Tempeh Bacon

I thought I would miss bacon when I went plant based… then I tried this recipe!

Cheese and bacon are probably tied in 1st place on the list of foods people say they can’t live without! I’ve been there, I definitely didn’t want to stop eating cheese or bacon when I went plant-based, but of course, I did. There are SO many amazing vegan cheese brands and recipes out there, so that’s not a problem. Vegan bacon is something that many brands have tried, but none have impressed me yet. This, of course, forced me to make my own! This is the result of many trials and errors in my kitchen to get the flavor just right, and now, even my meat-loving guests request this at brunch! I always deliver because it’s so quick and simple to make.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz tempeh
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil + more for frying
• 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 2 tsp liquid smoke

Method:

• Slice the tempeh as thin as you would like your bacon to be.
• Mix the soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, sriracha, and liquid smoke together in a small bowl.
• Soak the tempeh strips in the marinade for 2-3 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat some more olive oil. Add the tempeh and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side over medium-high heat or a little longer if your strips are thicker. They’re done when both sides are golden brown or as dark as you want them to be. (I like mine a little well done!)

• Serve your tempeh bacon immediately with some Just Egg, crumbled over mashed potatoes, a tofu scramble, breakfast potatoes, or in this grilled cheese!
• The leftovers stay good in the fridge for up to 1 week. The savory/sweet/smoky flavors should be tailored to your liking, so make a note of anything you would change about the marinade for next time. Enjoy & share!

Tempeh Bacon

This recipe satisfies those bacon cravings with lots of protein and no cholesterol!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 8

Calories 81 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8 oz tempeh
• 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil `+ more for frying
• 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp liquid smoke

Instructions

 

• Slice the tempeh as thin as you would like your bacon to be.
• Mix the soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, sriracha, and liquid smoke together in a small bowl.
• Soak the tempeh strips in the marinade for 2-3 minutes.
• In a large skillet, heat some more olive oil. Add the tempeh and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side over medium-high heat, or a little longer if your strips are thicker. They're done when both sides are golden brown or as dark as you want them to be.
• Serve your tempeh bacon immediately with some Just Egg, crumbled over mashed potatoes, potato soup, breakfast potatoes, or in this grilled cheese.
• The leftovers stay good in the fridge for up to 1 week. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 78mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 2gCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

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