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Joel Barnes
Smoky tempeh bacon
Show some love to our four-legged friends on farms by opting for tempeh bacon! This recipe is not only incredibly easy to make, but it’s also packed with flavour and boasts a whopping 19 grams of protein per 100 grams of tempeh. Recipe by Forward Food chef Amy Symington.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Serves
12
Ingredients
- 3 pounds (1.36kg) Tempeh
- 3/4 cup Reduced-sodium tamari
- 1/2 cup Pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Grapeseed oil
- 1/4 cup Smoked paprika
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (177˚C).
- Slice the tempeh into long, thin strips.
- In a large bowl, toss together all tempeh bacon ingredients and evenly arrange on a baking sheet.
- Cover tempeh with any remaining liquid from bowl. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until all liquid has evaporated and tempeh is firm. Let cool.
- Thinly slice to create “bacon” slivers or leave as strips. Use for sandwiches or to top your favourite salad or soup.