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prep time
1 h 10 min
cook time
10 min
ready time
1 h 20 min
Keto Tempeh Bacon
Bacon lovers rejoice! Especially if you’re vegan or vegetarian, this Keto tempeh bacon tastes just like what you want at the breakfast table. Soybean tempeh is cut into bacon strips, then marinated in a saucy mixture that includes sugar-free maple syrup. It’s the maple syrup that will give your “bacon” that yummy breakfast taste. After the tempeh marinates, simply fry it up in a pan with avocado oil. You’ll be surprised how crispy and caramelized the tempeh is. Plus, it really looks like strips of bacon. Enjoy the bacon at breakfast or as a snack or with more sugar-free maple syrup.
Is tempeh Keto?
Tempeh is Keto-friendly and nutritious for your diet. You can use tempeh as a main course, snack, or side dish to a meal. This is a great ingredient for vegans and vegetarians because it’s very similar to tofu. You can marinate and flavor tempeh in many creative ways, and it will absorb the flavors. Tempeh can also withstand high temperatures, so you can bake or fry it.
How is tempeh made?
Tempeh is made by using a special fermentation process on soybeans. Then, the soybeans are packed into a dense cake-like product. You can slice and dice the caked tempeh however you wish. Then, marinate it in a sauce before cooking it in your oven or on the stove. You can even use an air fryer to cook tempeh.
Where can I find sugar-free maple syrup?
Not all maple syrup bottles labeled “sugar-free” are truly sugar-free! Make sure to double-check the label of the brand you choose for added sugar or unfriendly Keto sweeteners. The most popular type of truly sugar-free maple syrup is Lakanto. You can find this brand on grocery store shelves or even available online.
Net Carbs
1.4 g
Fiber
1.1 g
Total Carbs
3.1 g
Protein
6.4 g
Fats
4.8 g
75 cals
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Ingredients
Tempeh
8 oz
Sauce Soy
0.25 cup
Pancake syrup, maple-flavored, sugar free
1.5 tbsp
Liquid Smoke
0.5 tsp
Avocado oil
1 tbsp
Recipe Steps
steps 3
1 h 20 min
Step 1
Remove whole tempeh from its packaging and pat it dry if needed. Slice the tempeh into thin slices no more than ¼”-thick, like bacon. Arrange all the sliced pieces in a glass container (choose one that doesn’t have much more volume than the tempeh). Next, mix together soy sauce, maple syrup, and liquid smoke in a separate bowl.Step 2
Pour the marinade over the tempeh. Use a spoon to gently move the tempeh around to help it absorb the marinade. Place the dish in your refrigerator to marinate for at least one hour. About every 15-20 minutes, move the tempeh around some more to ensure the marinade is absorbed. It’s okay if there’s extra liquid in the dish.Step 3
Once the tempeh has marinated, start heating the avocado oil in a large frying pan on the stove. Heat the oil on high heat, then you can start transferring the tempeh bacon pieces into the oil. Fry all the tempeh on one side until golden and crispy, then flip the pieces over. Pour any extra marinade into the pan, and let it caramelize the tempeh. Then, the tempeh bacon is ready to eat.