Tempeh Bacon Recipe | Quick and Easy

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.

Start with 3 tablespoons of soy sauce.

Add 1/2 cup of water to the soy sauce.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.

Add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, adjusting to taste.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of tomato paste and a dash of paprika.

Add about 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke and heat slightly to combine the spices.

Cut the tempeh into about 20 pieces, ensuring they are not too thin to avoid crumbling.

Place the tempeh in a single layer on a flat surface.

Pour the marinade over the tempeh and cover with saran wrap.

Refrigerate for about 4 hours to marinate.

Preheat the oven to 300°F.

After marinating, place the tempeh on a sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes.

Flip each piece after 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Bake for an additional 10 minutes, checking for crispiness.

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