Of all the vegan bacons tempeh bacon is perhaps the king. Why? It’s hard to compete with the health benefits of tempeh especially the protein that makes it a true bacon replacement.
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Easy Tempeh Bacon | Minimalist Baker Recipes
To ensure a smoky salty sweet flavor we infused the tempeh with plenty of tamari liquid smoke black pepper maple syrup and a dash of cayenne for a little kick. Once cooked you’ll have tender bacon strips with crispy edges and a big flavor ready for brunch scrambles sandwiches and more! Only 8 ingredients needed. We’ll show you how.
Fun fact: Tempeh originated in Central or East Java Indonesia sometime around 1800 (source). It is a fermented soy product that is made from cooked hulled soybeans that are inoculated with mold packaged and incubated until the beans are bound together by the mycelium. It sounds like weird science but this fermentation process makes nutrients more available to your body. Additionally tempeh is rich in prebiotics which are known to promote gut health. It also has a slew of other health benefits including its iron and calcium content (source).
It all starts with the marinade. Made with a combination of savory sweet and smoky elements it gives the tempeh bacon so much flavor!
