How to Make Tempeh Bacon
This crispy, smoky tempeh bacon recipe uses a sweet, savory marinade of maple syrup, soy sauce, and liquid smoke. Add it to plant-based salads, BLT sandwiches, breakfast, and more!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 195kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (8oz) package tempeh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons wheat-free tamari or soy sauce if gluten isn't an issue for you
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the tempeh into thin strips and set aside.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Add tempeh and toss to coat. For best flavor, allow the tempeh to marinate for at least 15 - 20 minutes.
- Once ready to cook, place the tempeh strips on baking sheet. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and lightly crispy.
- Use immediately or allow to cool and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 3strips | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg