Bacon With A Vegan Recipe

Craving bacon but going plant-based? This recipe delivers the smoky, crispy deliciousness of bacon without the meat! Perfect for sandwiches, salads, stir-fries, or anything that needs a bacon boost. A tweaked and improved Zaar recipe, this vegan bacon is surprisingly realistic and unbelievably easy to make in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 133.2 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.4 (25 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon With A Vegan

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How to Make Bacon With A Vegan

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the tempeh bacon to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the tempeh bacon in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and browned.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious vegan bacon!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g