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Smoky Vegan Tempeh Bacon

This tempeh bacon will seduce you with its heavenly smoky, savory flavor.  Jazz up your breakfast (or lunch, or dinner) with a sensational vegan substitute for bacon.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
18 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 7 oz tempeh sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 teaspoon marmite optional

Instructions

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  1. Combine all the ingredients except tempeh in a large bowl. Keep 3 tablespoons of the marinade for serving. Add tempeh slices and coat evenly. Let marinate for 20-60 minutes in the fridge.
  2. Heat a lug of olive oil in a large frying pan and add tempeh. Working in batches, cook on medium heat for up to five minutes on each side until it starts to brown. Drizzle with the reserved sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Recipe Variations
  • This recipe works well with batch cooking. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 month. Keep the marinade separate from tempeh.
  • Consider making marinated tempeh a day ahead. You can marinate the tempeh for up to 24 hours.
  • Tempeh bacon can be baked in the oven for about 20 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C).
  • For more creative recipe ideas check these 20 best tempeh recipes.
  • Avocado oil or other neutral oils can be substituted for sesame oil. Instead of using oil, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the marinade.
  • Use agave syrup or other sweetener instead of the maple syrup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 219mg (9%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 575IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 219mg 9%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 575IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.