4.4 from 21 votes
Tempeh Bacon
This easy tempeh bacon is marinated and baked to perfection. It's crisp and has a delicious savory sweet flavor.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
255 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz tempeh package
- ¼ cup tamari low-sodium or soy sauce
- ¼ cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ Tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut tempeh into 1/4” – thick strips/slices.
- Add tamari, oil, maple syrup, liquid smoke, paprika, garlic powder and pepper to a shallow dish. Whisk together with a fork and add tempeh slices. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange tempeh slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. You can pour the leftover marinade over tempeh or discard.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Toss tempeh and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until tempeh is crispy. Remove from oven and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of recipe
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
(82%)
Sodium
722mg
(30%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.