Vegan GF Tempeh Bacon

This recipe for vegan and gluten-free tempeh bacon tastes smoky, salty, and slightly sweet, making it a great plant-based alternative to regular bacon. Its very simple to make, tastes great, and is crispy.

Ingredients:

• 1 block tempeh, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon oil for frying

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to make the marinade

Place the thinly sliced tempeh in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it

Make sure the tempeh is well coated

Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat

Once hot, add the marinated tempeh slices in a single layer

Cook the tempeh for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy and browned

You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your skillet

Once cooked, transfer the tempeh bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil

Serve hot and enjoy