Tempeh Bacon

WHAT YOU’RE MAKING:

Delicious bacon style tempeh. Save a pig - make this instead.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 package of plain tempeh

• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup

• 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke (any flavor you like)

• a few drops of sriracha (optional)

METHOD:

Slice your tempeh thinly and place in a container that will hold the marinade.

Combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke and sriracha if using in a bowl and pour over your tempeh pieces. Allow to marinate for 5 minutes up to 1/2 hour.

In a non-stick skillet, turn the flame to medium. Begin placing your tempeh into the pan. Place as much as you can fit in your pan without overlapping. Lower the heat to a low flame. Cook the tempeh until golden brown on one side and then flip to brown the other side. You can add a little water (about 1-2 tablespoons) to prevent buring. Continue until all the tempeh is cooked.

As the tempeh bacon cools it will become crunchy. You can store this in the refrigerator for up to a week wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. When you want to use again, reheat in a pan to crisp it up.

HOW TO USE:

Make a TLT (tempeh, lettuce and Tomato) sandwich

Crumble into some Just Egg or tofu scramble

Crumble on top of a spinach salad

Add to a plate of homemade pancakes

Add to some cornbread