Tempeh Bacon

Sunday, June 14, 2015 - Lunch
Tempeh Bacon (Recipe from The Vegan Table by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau)

This was my first time cooking tempeh (a vegan protein made from cultured soy beans and rice).  The dish was pretty good. It had an interesting texture, much different than real bacon. The flavor was good - the tempeh was soaked in a marinade of liquid smoke, tamari soy sauce, and maple syrup. The smoky flavor really came through.  I'm not sure I would make this again, but I might try tempeh another time in a different recipe.  I'll definitely use the liquid smoke for other recipes as well - it would be good in a variety of other dishes, like soups, beans, and veggie kebabs.  

Served with: Tofu Scramble