About the Recipe
Ingredients
For the marinade you'll need:
tamari (or soy sauce if you don't need gluten-free)
maple syrup
onion powder
liquid smoke
apple cider vinegar
smoked paprika - sub sweet paprika, if needed
black pepper
Preparation
How to Make Tempeh Bacon and Carrot Bacon (Recipe from My Quiet Kitchen)
I based this marinade on the ingredients in Lightlife's smoky tempeh, but feel free to play with the amounts to get it just how you like your bacon.
Add a bit of brown sugar for even more sweetness, and a pinch of spicy cayenne for heat!
For the marinade you'll need:
tamari (or soy sauce if you don't need gluten-free)
maple syrup
onion powder
liquid smoke
apple cider vinegar
smoked paprika - sub sweet paprika, if needed
black pepper
Marinate the tempeh for a few minutes (photo above) while the oven preheats and you're prepping other ingredients. If you have time to marinate the tempeh longer, up to an hour, even better!
Transfer the tempeh to a baking rack (photo below). Next, place the carrot strips in the marinade. Let those rest for a few minutes....
The carrot bacon doesn't need quite as long in the oven as the tempeh, so after about 7 minutes flip the carrot slices, then bake for another 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the carrot bacon to a plate to cool.
Now, this next step is really important. Muster every last bit of your will power to avoid gobbling up ALL of the carrot bacon. Seriously, it smells so, so good. Okay, maybe just one little taste test to make sure it's cooked to your liking.
Return the tempeh bacon to the oven for another 10 minutes or so, until it's piping hot and lightly browned. Then let everything cool, and you're ready to assemble your vegan BLTs!