Tempeh “Bacon”
A delicious plant-based bacon alternative made with marinated tempeh strips, seasoned with smoky paprika and maple syrup for that perfect sweet and savory balance. When baked, these tempeh strips become crispy and flavorful, making an excellent substitute for traditional bacon.
6 servings
4 hr 33 min
Ingredients
- •½ cup olive oil
- •½ cup pure maple syrup
- •½ cup soy sauce
- •2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- •½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •16 ounces tempeh
- •50 strips tempeh strips
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Whisk oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, paprika, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Add tempeh and gently toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 4.
240 min
- 2.
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tempeh in a single layer and bake, tossing and basting with marinade after 10 minutes, until tempeh is crispy, 30-33 minutes.
33 min
- 3.
Tempeh bacon can be made 5 days ahead; wrap tightly and chill.