“I could never give up bacon!” That’s something I once said to myself before going vegan.
Homemade vegan bacon is a much more ethical and a healthy alternative to traditional bacon. It’s way lower in fats and sodium, and the cholesterol levels are ZERO.
Any plant-based food out there is going to have zero cholesterol. High cholesterol issues have literally stemmed from humans consuming animal products, but that’s a post for another day.
This beautiful vegan bacon is made from tempeh. Probably one of the healthiest soy products out there and my true love.
You’ll need to snag 3 simple ingredients to make your tempeh bacon perfect! All you’ll need to do is mix these together and marinate the tempeh for a few minutes before searing.
As mentioned before, tempeh has a ton of nutritional benefits. Here are even more reasons to add tempeh to your diet.
Vegan bacon made easy & healthy!
Open the tempeh and cut the block in half. Slice the tempeh into strips (the short way).
Mix together the liquid smoke, maple syrup, and coconut aminos in a small dish.
Marinate the tempeh in the mixture for a few minutes. Meanwhile, heat up a non-stick pan on medium heat.
Enjoy with breakfast or just on top of some avocado toast!
This will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealed container. But I doubt it will last the long.
It's a fast easy recipe, and pretty tasty, but I have to admit I'm not sure if it's for the whole package, or half of the package of tempeh. Could you clarify?
Easy tasty recipe, but is it meant for the whole package of tempeh, or just half of it?
The measurements are for the whole package of tempeh. Use any leftover marinade to pour over or brush onto the tempeh as you’re cooking!