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How To Make Tempeh Bacon (Smoky Maple Flavor)
Ready for a next-level vegan breakfast? Say hello to our smoky tempeh bacon strips: hassle-free and full of that savory, smoky goodness. Bonus: they're packed with plant-based protein to keep you full and satisfied all day!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free option, 60 mL
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp oil 15 mL
- 2 tsp liquid smoke 10 mL
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 oz package tempeh 226 g
Instructions
- Marinade: In a wide, shallow bowl, stir together all ingredients except the tempeh.
- Tempeh: Slice tempeh into thin (¼ inch thick) strips. Transfer tempeh to the bowl with the marinade and cover each with the mixture. Let soak for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours). Reserve the marinade.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Place tempeh in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flip each tempeh bacon strip over, brush with remaining marinade, and cook for another 15 minutes until crisp at the edges.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
16.8g
(6%)
Protein
12.2g
(24%)
Fat
7.5g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
905mg
(38%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
6.4g
(26%)
Sugar
6.4g
(13%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.8g | 6% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 24% |
| Fat | 7.5g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 905mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.4g | 26% |
| Sugar | 6.4g | 13% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.