How to Make Tempeh Bacon
The best Tempeh Bacon Recipe! Smoky, slightly sweet, crispy bacon made from tempeh.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package tempeh
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Remove tempeh from package and slice into bacon-size strips. I prefer to slice tempeh thinly from the short side to create small bacon pieces. Place in a large, shallow bowl.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, cumin, paprika, liquid smoke, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup and pour over the tempeh. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning once.
- When ready to fry, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tempeh in a single layer and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove tempeh from pan and continue with the remaining tempeh. You may need more oil to prevent sticking.
- Serve! Enjoy on Tempeh BLT Sandwiches with lettuce and tomato, or anywhere you enjoy the taste of bacon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 818mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg