How to Make Vegan Bacon / Easy Tempeh Bacon Recipe / Oil Free

tempeh

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is lower in calories, while seitan mimics texture.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave nectar is lower on the glycemic index.

liquid smoke

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: smoked salt

Smoked paprika adds flavor without liquid.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a bowl, whisk together tamari sauce, orange juice, liquid smoke, and smoked paprika to create the marinade.

Slice the tempeh in half, then slice it into bacon strips.

Place each piece of tempeh into a container with the marinade, cover, and mix to coat.

Let the tempeh marinate for about 30 minutes, or longer for more flavor absorption.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place each strip of marinated tempeh on it.

Bake the tempeh bacon for about 15 minutes on each side, adjusting the cooking time as needed based on your oven and desired crispiness.

If you prefer a crispier bacon, cut the tempeh thinner and cook longer; for chewier bacon, cut thicker and adjust cooking time.

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