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[NEW] Tempeh Bacon

Bacon. It’s delicious. It’s the reason many omnivores cling to meat and the reason many vegetarians lapse in their commitment to living the meat-free life. It’s also one of the reasons our doctors worry about our hearts. This vegan alternative to bacon is easy to make, speedier to cook up than actual bacon, is better for your health and the planet, and tastes amazing. Worth a try, right?  
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Prep Time: 1 hour 10 min.
Cook Time: 5 min.
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
2 Servings
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[NEW] Tempeh Bacon

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce ½ t. black pepper
  • 8 oz. tempeh, thinly sliced Cooking spray

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Instructions

  1. Whisk together all ingredients except tempeh and cooking spray in a shallow dish.
  2. Layer tempeh in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Spritz with cooking spray and lay the tempeh flat on the skillet in single layers, taking care not to add more marinade to the pan than needed. Cook until tempeh is crisp on both sides, flipping half way through. Should not need more than 1-2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per container
Serving size 137 g
Amount per serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 148.9mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 24.5g 9%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g 29%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Includes 6.1g Added Sugars 12%
Protein 24.6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 131.3mg 10%
Iron 2.9mg 15%
Potassium 426.2mg 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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