Tempeh Bacon Recipe
Quick, crispy tempeh bacon with maximum flavor thanks to tamari, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and black pepper. Just 8 ingredients required!
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Calories: 112kcal
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Basting Brush
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tempeh
- 1 dash cayenne optional // omit for less heat
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 2 ½ Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 ½ tsp liquid smoke
- 3 Tbsp tamari
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper plus more for coating
- 1 healthy pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Slice tempeh in half, then each half into three thin squares, and each square into three strips (about 18 pieces).
- Whisk oil, tamari, maple syrup, salt, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, black pepper, and optional cayenne in a shallow dish.
- Coat tempeh strips in marinade and marinate for 10-15 minutes, flipping once.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange marinated tempeh on the baking sheet, reserving excess marinade.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flip, brush with reserved marinade, and bake for another 8-10 minutes until crispy.
- Enjoy immediately or store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8.2g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 5.1g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Calcium: 28.1mg | Iron: 1.1mg