Vegan Tempeh Bacon

How to make tempeh bacon on the stove or in the oven! A deliciously smoky vegan bacon recipe made with tempeh & a simple marinade.

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Barbecue

Keyword how to make tempeh bacon, tempeh bacon, tempeh bacon recipe, vegan bacon, vegan bacon recipe, vegan tempeh bacon

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 28

Servings pieces

Calories 168

Slice the tempeh into thin strips (~⅛-inch, or thinner).
In a large, flat shallow dish, combine all sauces and seasonings.
Add the tempeh strips to dish and flip to coat both sides. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
To cook on the stove: Heat oil in a pan (or on a griddle) over medium heat and add tempeh strips. Turn up to high heat and cook 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel to cool.
To cook in the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire baking rack on top. Add the tempeh in a single layer, leaving space between them. Bake 18-20 minutes, until browned and crispy. (If you don’t have a wire rack, flip halfway.)
Serve warm and enjoy with a tofu scramble, toast, or whatever you like!
Store in an airtight container in fridge for 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Yields 40-50 pieces of vegan bacon.

Nutrition provided above for 10-12 pieces of tempeh bacon made with coconut aminos.