VEGAN BACON STRIPS

Spring is coming, soon summer will be here, so what better time to get ready for great sandwiches! This has to be one of the best use of tempeh I know. This recipe doesn't require baking or marinating so it can be put together very quickly. It also takes advantage of the firmness of tempeh. So if you are in the mood for a BLT or need a strip for brunch, this is a good choice.

INGREDIENTS:
   1/2 cake of tempeh
   1 Tbl oil

    Dash of salt

 
Marinade:

  1 TBl white vinegar
  2 TBl ketchup
  2 Tbl soy sauce
  1 Tbl olive oil
  1 tsp liquid smoke
  Dash of garlic powder

PREPARATION:

1. Cut the tempeh in half thickness wise, then make thin slices being careful not to break them.
2. Lightly pan fry  the tempeh and sprinkle with a little salt until crisp.
3. While the tempeh is cooking, prepare the marinade by mixing all the ingredients.
4. Remove from heat and place in a small tupperware with a lid.
5. Immediately pour the marinade over the tempeh and put cover. Invert the container so that the marinade coat all the tempeh. Let it set for a few minutes.

Serve as warm or cold as an appetizer, on a BLT, on a vegan benedict or any sandwich.
Make extras because they will go quickly!

Enjoy