Smoky Tempeh Bacon

Katherine Kyle

This tempeh bacon is a great substitute for meat due to its complex umami flavors and meaty dense texture. It takes just a few minutes to make this vegan bacon, and it can be cooked in the oven, air fryer, or pan.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 5

Course Breakfast, Main Course, plant protein, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetable Sides

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 145.5 kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer
Oven
Large Pot or Large Frying Pan

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
200g Tempeh
2 Tablespoons Tamari
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke
1 Teaspoon Of My Homemade BBQ Seasoning Or ¼ Teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ¼ Teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder, ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder, And ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder

Instructions

Pan

Add the oil to a large frying pan over a medium heat. Slice the tempeh and add the slices to the pan. Try to make sure each slice is flat.
Cook the tempeh for 1-3 minutes until golden. Turn over and cook for 1-3 minutes until golden.
Mix all the other ingredients in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the pan.
Stir the tempeh until coated and leave until the liquid has been absorbed. This should only take about 1 minute.
Serve in a sandwich or as part of a cooked breakfast.

Oven

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
Slice the tempeh and lay it flat on a baking tray lined with parchment/greaseproof paper.
Mix all of the other ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the tempeh.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed and the tempeh is golden brown.

Air Fryer

Slice the tempeh and lay it flat on the air fryer basket lined with parchment/greaseproof paper. Alternatively, you could use a silicone baking dish that fits in your air fryer basket.
Mix all of the other ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the tempeh.
Bake for 5-10 minutes at 200C/400F until the liquid has been absorbed and the tempeh is golden brown.

Notes

Storage: This recipe keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days in an air-tight container. It also freezes well for up to 3 months. Defrost it before using it. Reheat it by warming it up gently in a pan, air fryer, or oven.

Nutritional Information: The nutritional information is for one serving of the entire recipe.