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how to make vegan bacon

Vegan Tempeh Bacon

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Marinade Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 14 pieces 1x
  • Category: Breakfast or Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Looking for a vegetarian recipe that can satisfy your bacon craving? Try this vegan tempeh bacon! It’s savory and delicious!


Ingredients

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  • 1 8oz package tempeh
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or another neutral cooking oil)

Instructions

  1. Slice tempeh into thin strips. You want to slice them as thinly as possible.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Place the tempeh (in a single layer, or double layer, if possible) and gently tilt the dish until all the tempeh has been covered with the marinade.
  4. Marinade for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
  5. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and spread the tempeh in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat and let it brown before flipping to the other side.
  7. Cook on the other side for another 3-5 minutes until brown on both sides.

Notes

This recipe works best if you can marinate the tempeh for at least an hour. Just place it in the fridge in an airtight container while it absorbs the sauce. But I frequently make this recipe without letting it marinate for more than a few minutes because I don’t always plan ahead!