Smoky Tempeh Bacon

Photography By: Joel Barnes

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (177˚C).
  2. Slice the tempeh into long, thin strips.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together all tempeh bacon ingredients and evenly arrange on a baking sheet.
  4. 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.
  5. Thinly slice to create “bacon” slivers or leave as strips. Use for sandwiches or to top your favourite salad or soup.