Gordon Ramsay Vegan Bacon Recipe

This easy and delicious Vegan Bacon recipe offers three tasty options: tempeh, shiitake, and coconut. Perfect for a quick, crispy snack or topping, it’s full of flavor and a great plant-based alternative. With simple, healthy ingredients, you can enjoy this smoky treat in just a few easy steps!

Ingredients Needed:

Tempeh Bacon:

• 8 ounces tempeh, sliced
• ¼ cup tamari
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• Heaping ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Freshly ground black pepper

Shiitake Bacon:

• 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tamari

Coconut Bacon:

• ¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• ¾ tablespoon tamari
• Scant ½ tablespoon maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

How To Make Vegan Bacon Recipe?

1. Tempeh Bacon: Preheat oven to 220°C. Place steamed tempeh in a dish. Mix tamari, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and pepper. Pour over tempeh. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Spread tempeh on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until crispy. Let cool and crumble if desired.
2. Shiitake Bacon: Preheat oven to 150°C. Wipe mushrooms with a cloth. Slice and toss with oil and tamari. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway, until crispy.
3. Coconut Bacon: Preheat oven to 175°C. Toss coconut flakes with tamari, maple syrup, and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 6-10 minutes, watching carefully until golden brown and crispy.

Recipe Tips:

• Watch the Tempeh Closely: Tempeh crisps up fast, so check it often to avoid burning, especially around the edges.
• Don’t Overcrowd the Shiitake Mushrooms: Spread the mushrooms in a single layer on the baking sheet. Overcrowding will make them soggy instead of crispy.
• Keep an Eye on the Coconut Bacon: Coconut can burn quickly. Check it after 5 minutes, and stir if needed to ensure even browning.
• Marinate Tempeh Long Enough: Let the tempeh sit in the marinade for at least 15 minutes to soak up the flavors and get a good crispy texture.
• Use a Damp Cloth for Mushrooms: Avoid washing shiitake mushrooms with water, as it makes them soggy. Wipe them with a damp cloth instead for a crispy finish.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Cool the vegan bacon to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freeze: After cooling, freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 1 month.
• Reheat: Heat vegan bacon in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes until crispy and hot.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 150 kcal
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 650mg
• Potassium: 300mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 12g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 7g

Try More Gordon Ramsay Recipes:

• Gordon Ramsay Bacon Jam Recipe 
• Gordon Ramsay Bacon And Leek Quiche Recipe 
• Gordon Ramsay Green Beans Casserole With Bacon Recipe