Vegan Bacon and Cheese Roll
Indulge in the irresistible flavor pairing of smoky tempeh and creamy vegan cheese with this Vegan Bacon and Cheese Roll recipe—an elevated twist on comfort food that's entirely plant-based! Featuring a flaky vegan puff pastry filled to perfection, the "bacon" is crafted from marinated tempeh cooked with maple syrup, soy sauce, liquid smoke, and paprika, delivering a bold smoky-sweet profile. Generously layered with melty vegan cheese shreds and baked to golden perfection, this roll is brushed with vegan milk and topped with sesame seeds for a deliciously crisp finish. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe works beautifully as an appetizer, snack, or cozy main dish. Perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike, it's a must-try for fans of classic comfort food with a plant-based twist! Keywords: vegan bacon, vegan cheese roll, savory puff pastry recipe, plant-based comfort food, easy vegan appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 sheet vegan puff pastry sheet
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 200 grams tempeh
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 100 grams vegan cheese shreds
- 1 tablespoon vegan milk
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Slice the tempeh into thin 'bacon-like' strips.
In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, liquid smoke, and paprika to create a marinade.
Add the sliced tempeh to the skillet and pour the marinade over it. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tempeh is golden and slightly crispy.
Roll out the vegan puff pastry sheet on a floured surface to smooth out any creases.
Spread the cooked tempeh evenly across the center of the pastry sheet, leaving some space at the edges.
Sprinkle the vegan cheese shreds generously over the tempeh.
Carefully roll the pastry around the filling, sealing the edges by pressing them with a little water.
Place the roll seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the top of the roll with vegan milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
Allow the roll to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your vegan bacon and cheese roll!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 371 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
