Tempeh Bacon

Name: Tempeh Bacon
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz) block tempeh, sliced into 1/8-inch strips; 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp liquid smoke; 2 tbsp neutral oil for frying

Thin strips of marinated tempeh pan-fried until smoky, salty, and crisp at the edges for a satisfying plant-based bacon alternative.

25 minutes

Serves 4

Breakfast

Contains common allergens

Soy Wheat

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Instructions

5 steps

1
Whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, and 2 tbsp water in a shallow dish until evenly combined.

2
Lay the tempeh strips in the marinade in a single layer, turning to coat both sides, and let them soak for at least 10 minutes while you heat the pan.
3
Warm the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then arrange the tempeh strips in a single layer, reserving the leftover marinade.
4
Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned and crisp at the edges, brushing on a little reserved marinade during the last minute so it caramelizes into a glaze.
5
Transfer the strips to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain briefly, then serve hot alongside tofu scramble, toast, or stacked in a sandwich.

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