Tempeh “Bacon” - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces tempeh, cut into about 50 (1/4\"-thick) strips

Preparation

Whisk oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, paprika, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Add tempeh and gently toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 4.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tempeh in a single layer and bake, tossing and basting with marinade after 10 minutes, until tempeh is crispy, 30-33 minutes.
Tempeh bacon can be made 5 days ahead; wrap tightly and chill.