Tempeh Bacon Recipes

Steps:

• On a cutting board, cut tempeh ¼-inch (6 mm) thick slices.
• Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat and add the tempeh. Cook for 5 minutes on each side until brown and crispy.
• Add 1 tablespoon of water to the pan and stir.
• Add soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and black pepper, and stir until tempeh is evenly coated.
• Let brown for 2-3 minutes.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Whisk oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, paprika, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Add tempeh and gently toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 4.
• Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tempeh in a single layer and bake, tossing and basting with marinade after 10 minutes, until tempeh is crispy, 30-33 minutes.
• Do Ahead
• Tempeh bacon can be made 5 days ahead; wrap tightly and chill.

Steps:

• Whisk together liquid smoke, maple syrup, paprika and cumin in a 8x8-in. glass baking dish; add sliced tempeh. Gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour., Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. In batches, cook tempeh until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oil, smoked paprika, salt, cayenne, cumin and black pepper in a large bowl. Add in the tempeh and gently mix to combine and coat. Place the tempeh in the fridge to marinate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
• Remove the tempeh from the marinade and set both aside. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add in the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the tempeh and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Spoon over some of the reserved marinade and allow it to cook down and coat the tempeh for about 1 to 2 minutes, flipping frequently. Set the tempeh aside.
• Assemble the sandwiches by spreading half of the sliced bread with mayonnaise and the other half with Dijon. Top with lettuce, tomato and the tempeh bacon, season with salt and pepper, cut the sandwiches in half and serve.

Steps:

• Combine the tamari, brown sugar, olive oil, liquid smoke, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin and garlic powder in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Whisk to combine and set aside.
• Slice the tempeh crosswise 1/4 inch thick. Arrange on a microwave-safe plate and drizzle with 1/4 cup water. Cover with a wet paper towel and microwave on high until the tempeh is soft and has absorbed some of the liquid, about 4 minutes. Drain off any excess water.
• Arrange the warm tempeh slices in a single layer in the marinade. Tilt the baking dish a few times to evenly distribute the marinade. Let the tempeh sit, flipping the slices and tilting the dish every 10 minutes, until the slices are very saturated, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Arrange the tempeh slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart; reserve the marinade. Bake until the tempeh starts to brown, about 10 minutes. Brush the tempeh with some of the reserved marinade. Flip the slices and brush again with more marinade. Bake until the tops start to char slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Serve immediately or let cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F or in a dry skillet over medium heat, just until warmed through.

Steps:

• To make the marinade combine the soy sauce, cider, tomato paste and liquid smoke in a wide, shallow bowl or pan and mix with a fork until the tomato paste is fully dissolved.
• Cut the tempeh into thin strips (less than 1/4 inch thick) lengthwise. You should be able to get about 12 strips. Rub the strips with the hing. Submerge the tempeh strips in the marinade and let sit, for at least an hour and up to overnight.
• Heat the oil in an 11 or 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the tempeh strips and cook for 4 minutes on one side; the bottom should be nicely browned. Flip the strips over and pour the remainder of the marinade over them. If there isn't much marinade left add a splash of water. Cover and let cook for 3 more minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Uncover and check for doneness; if necessary keep cooking uncovered until all sides are nicely browned. Remove from heat and serve. (I recommend doubling the marinade recipe.).