Tempeh Bacon

A salty, sweet, and just a little spicy nostalgic tempeh recipe. Perfect for vegan breakfast sandwiches or vegan BLT sandwiches.

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword tempeh bacon, Tempeh Recipes, Vegan tempeh bacon

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Calories 321kcal

1 8 ounce package of original or multigrain tempeh horizontally-sliced ¼-inch thick
¼ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried basil
1-2 drops liquid smoke
1 pinch smoked paprika optional
1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Combine maple syrup, soy sauce/tamari/coconut aminos, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, liquid smoke, smoked paparika, red pepper flakes in a bowl. Add the sliced tempeh and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread the tempeh and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway thorugh.

In a cast iron skillet (or regular skillet), heat 2 tablespoons of neutral-tasting oil over medium heat.
Add the marinated tempeh to the pan and cook for 3-6 minutes on each side, or until crispy.

* only add the red pepper flakes if you like a little heat

* smoked paprika is optional, but recommended if you like a smoky, authentic "bacon" flavor

* save in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week