Vegan BLT with Baked Tempeh Bacon

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F (176° C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, add all marinade ingredients and whisk to combine well. Pour marinade into an 8 " rimmed shallow dish or baking dish.

Step 3

Cut tempeh into 1/4 " slices. * If you cut them thinner, the tempeh falls apart easily in the marinade.

Step 4

Now place the tempeh slices into your marinade. Gently flip to coat all sides well. Let the pieces marinate in the fridge for 15-20 minutes or longer if preferred.

Step 5

Place the marinated strips on your prepared baking sheet, leaving a little room in between each piece (*save leftover marinade). Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. *If the tempeh seems dry, you can lightly brush on some leftover marinade.

Step 6

Now gently flip each slice with tongs and bake 8-10 minutes more, until lightly browned and the surface is slightly crisp (*The inside remains soft). Watch closely to prevent burning. Remove from oven.

Step 7

To assemble your BLT, coat each bread slice with mayo and top with tomato slices, lettuce, and tempeh bacon. Close sandwich and cut if desired. Enjoy!