Tempeh Bacon

Our homemade tempeh bacon is a perfect vegan dish which tastes just like the real thing. Vegan bacon seems super complicated to make, but it's in fact super easy and takes just a handful of simple ingredients from your local shop.

Making vegan bacon from tempeh is great when you just transition to a vegan diet or simply miss the crunchy texture of bacon for breakfast. It's about having a vegan breakfast as a sandwich or quick BLT for when you are in a rush.

Our tempeh bacon is super tasty thanks to its smoky and salty flavours. Use it in salads or in a sandwich. Tempeh is made from soybeans so you will have a full protein intake for breakfast. This means more energy for the day ahead.

You probably know we love making vegan meats as we've prepared vegan steaks, vegan sausages, vegan chicken and even vegan scallops.

We offer two options on how to cook the vegan bacon from tempeh: fry or bake.

If you want a more decadent version, fry it as you will get crispier vegan bacon, a lot more similar in taste to the real thing.

If you want a healthier option, then we recommend baking the tempeh bacon in the oven. This way there no oil added to the ingredients list so you can enjoy an oil-free dish. It's healthier for your arteries.

How to make tempeh bacon – Step by step

Step 1 - Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl until well combined.

Step 2 - Make sure to stir the ingredients well until the sugar is fully dissolved. This is important because otherwise the marinade will not develop its full flavour profile and you will end up with granulated sugar on your tempeh. It won't tastes as good.

Step 3 - Slice the tempeh as thin as you like but make sure it doesn't fall apart.

Step 4 - Marinade the tempeh slices for 20 minutes. You can also marinade it overnight, in the fridge.

Step 5(a) - If you bake the tempeh, preheat the oven to 200C/395F. Place the tempeh slices on a baking sheet and bake in the centre of the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy around the edges.

Step 5(b) - If you fry the tempeh, heat a little olive oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the slices and fry for around 2 minutes on each side until the edges become crispy and golden brown.

Step 6 - Serve immediately in a salad or BLT sandwich.

What is tempeh bacon?

Tempeh bacon is our own version of vegan substitute for "real" bacon. Tempeh is a great source of protein, cruelty-free. Our tempeh bacon does not use any sort of animal product, being fully vegan and low in fat.

To make it taste similar to the real thing, we use soy sauce for the saltiness and liquid salt for the smokey aroma. To make the marinade stick better to the tempeh, we add a little brown sugar. The sugar also gives the marinade a sweet flavour so it's even more delicious.

How long does the tempeh bacon keep?

We recommend consuming the tempeh bacon immediately, fresh from the oven/frying pan. However, we used the leftovers for up one week before. As a tip, I recommend freezing the plain tempeh and defrosting it to use for vegan bacon when you are ready to eat it instead.

This way you will enjoy fresher breakfasts.

How to serve tempeh bacon

Tempeh bacon is delicious on its own but we recommend serving it in a salad (like vegan Caesar salad) or in a sandwich. The point of this dish is that it replicated real bacon so you can use it the same way as you would otherwise.

This recipe has been developed entirely by Yuzu Bakes. Any resemblance with other recipes is purely coincidental.

Tempeh Bacon

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• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total: 30 mins
• Serves 6 people

Categories: Breakfast, Sides, Snacks Cusine: American, British, Nordic

Description

Our tempeh bacon is the best vegan bacon replacement that tastes just like the real thing. This recipe is super easy and takes just a handful of ingredients. You can fry it to get it crispier or bake it for a healthier alternative. Either way, it's fantastic for a vegan BLT for breakfast.

Ingredients

(USA / Metric)

• 14 oz tempeh
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup liquid smoke
• 1 tsp brown sugar

Instructions

• 1. Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Slice the tempeh as thin as you like.
  3. Marinade the tempeh slices for 20 minutes.

• To bake the tempeh bacon

  1. Heat a little extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan and fry the tempeh for around 2 minutes on each side. It's ready when both sides are golden brown and crispy.
  2. Place the tempeh slices on a baking sheet and bake in the centre of the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

• To bake the tempeh bacon

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C/395F.
  2. Place the tempeh slices on a baking sheet and bake in the centre of the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Total Nutrition Facts

Serves 6 people

Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g			10%
	Saturated Fat 2 g		11%
	Trans Fat 0 g		0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
	Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg			0%
Sodium 1179 mg			51%
Total Carbs 9 g			3%
	Dietary Fiber 0 g		1%
	Sugar 3 g		5%
Protein 15 g			30%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 6% Iron 10% Vitamin D 0% Magnesium 17% Potassium 8% Zinc 11% Phosphorus 29% Thiamin (B1) 5% Riboflavin (B2) 21% Niacin (B3) 12% Vitamin B6 13% Folic Acid (B9) 0% Vitamin B12 4% Vitamin E 0% Vitamin K 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice

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