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This is one of the quickest and easiest things to make that I have posted to date! Not to mention the flavor is amazing and our favorite way to serve this is via the sandwich with tomato, lettuce, onion, and a little vegan mayo or avocado! Tempeh is a great protein made from legumes and grains, and there is no fat in this stuff at all. You can usually find this at the grocery store, but I again have to plug Trader Joe's for having the best tasting, I find that some brands can be a bit bitter and not as good, but I really think that if you start with the best tasting tempeh, your "bacon" will shine much brighter!!! Tempeh looks a bit funny too, you can see all the texture in it because they don't grind it together, its just mixed and pressed into a cake patty form. I just cut it into short thin slices, which helps keep it from falling apart, and when you slice it thin it really absorbs the marinade much better. Anyways, I think it is funny how so many vegans try to duplicate the bacon flavor, I was never really into bacon, but as I got older I found that I really love the tempeh bacon on a sandwich. The seasoning is so simple and I usually never measure, just pour and taste as I go!! The building blocks of the seasoning is basically Bragg's and real maple syrup, then you just add in a dash of vegan worcheshire and hickory smoke, a teaspoon or two of cumin powder, garlic, and some freshly grated pepper. I used to bake this to keep it healthier but now we usually pan fry, not to mention it takes much less time and it really helps to give it that 'bacon" feel! Either way you cook it, it is simply delicious and you have a quick, wonderful addition to any sandwich or breakfast!!!
Tempeh Bacon
1 package Tempeh (Trader Joe's has the BEST tasting one!)
2 TBSP Maple Syrup 1/2 TBSP Olive Oil
1 TBSP. Bragg's Amino Acids
2 tsp. Vegan Worcheshire
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1 tsp. Cumin
1/4 tsp. Cayenne
1 tsp. Garlic
Black Pepper to taste
Thinly slice the tempeh and mix all other ingredients together. Pour over the tempeh and let marinate at least 10 min. Pan fry in oil until brown or bake at 400 F for 15-20 min, flipping halfway. Serve immediately!
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| This is how it looks when you buy it! |
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| Sliced and ready!! |
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| The Supplies! |
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| Marinaded! |
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| Sandwich Time! |
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| Close up! |
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| Berry's BLT!!! |
