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Rows of thin, cooked tempeh bacon slices with a golden-brown, slightly crispy texture are spread out on a baking tray.
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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 Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfasts
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: tempeh bacon, vegan bacon, vegetarian bacon
Diet: Dairy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Occasion: 4th of July, Game Day
Time: 60 minutes or more
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

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.
    Close-up of spices, possibly paprika and turmeric, floating in oil and liquid, creating a colorful, granular texture with red, yellow, and white patches—reminiscent of seasoning used for tempeh bacon.
  • 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.
    Rows of sliced tempeh bacon marinated in a reddish-orange sauce, arranged closely together on a flat surface.
  • 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.
    A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds several pieces of baked, seasoned tempeh bacon on a light blue background.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.8g | Protein: 12.2g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 905mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 6.4g | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg
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