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tempeh bacon with avocado, garlic, tomatoes, and bread

Tempeh Bacon

Dianne
Tempeh bacon is the perfect companion to your Saturday tofu scramble. It’s also delicious crumbled on top of a salad or baked potato, as well as in a BLT sandwich!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 6 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (8-ounce) package tempeh
  • ¼ cup tamari
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspooon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice the tempeh and place in a shallow baking dish.
  • Mix the tamari, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, liquid smoke, and paprika together in a small bowl. Pour over the tempeh. Let marinate for at least 6 hours. It can be marinated overnight in the fridge, if you like.
  • Heat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and carefully place the tempeh strips on it, making sure they don’t overlap. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the tempeh and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until crisp and brown.