Tempeh Bacon
Make sweet and smoky maple tempeh bacon in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients. It’s crisp, protein and fiber-dense, & perfect for breakfast, BLTs, & more!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 319kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 (8-ounce) package tempeh
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, maple syrup, and liquid smoke. Set aside.
- Slice the tempeh block in half lengthwise, then cut it into very thin slices.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. Place the tempeh in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the pan. Sauté the tempeh for 3 minutes, flip, and cook for 3 more minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed.
- For crispier, more bacon-like pieces, continue cooking for an additional 1–2 minutes per side.
Notes
- Slice thinly: The aim is to slice the tempeh as thinly as you can without it falling apart. ⅛-inch is a good target. Avoid thicker than ¼-inch.
- Don’t overcrowd it: Cook the tempeh bacon in a single layer with space between to achieve the crispiest edges. Work in batches if needed.
- To change shape: Cut it into small bacon ‘lardons’ or crumble it if desired.
- To control texture: The thickness of the vegan bacon tempeh makes the biggest difference. Thinner = crispiest. Thicker = a more noticeable, chewy middle.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1025mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 4mg
