Tempeh Bacon
This recipe satisfies those bacon cravings with lots of protein and no cholesterol!
Ingredients
- 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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