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Vegan Tempeh Bacon
I used part of the pandemic to try and perfect homemade tempeh bacon. There are a lot of methods out there, but after a lot of trial and error, I’ve settled on a method that I feel is the best balance between flavor and simplicity. So for all of you former bacon lovers out there, I hope you enjoy this vegan version.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Serves
4+
Ingredients
- 1 block of tempeh
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- Flavor Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or aminos
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave
- 1/4 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Steps
1
Cut the tempeh into thin strips or thin squares.
2
Place the tempeh in a dry pan over medium heat.
3
Once the tempeh has gotten crispy on one side, flip it over to get crispy on the other side.
4
Next add about 2 tbsp of coconut oil or olive oil.
5
While the tempeh is cooking, add all the flavor sauce ingredients into a mixing bowl and measuring cup, and stir thoroughly.
6
Once the tempeh has gotten crispy on both sides add the flavor sauce and cook in the sauce for 2-3 minutes. Take the tempeh off the burner and don’t let it burn.
7
Put the tempeh on some paper towels to get the excess oil offAdd the olive oil to a frying pan over medium heat. Then add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic and sauté for about 4-5 minutes.