Vegan Green Beans with Bacon
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Vegan Green Beans with Bacon! This plant-based twist on the classic combines tender, vibrant green beans with smoky, caramelized tempeh bacon strips, delivering all the flavor you love in a healthier, cruelty-free package. The tempeh is marinated in a mouthwatering blend of tamari, liquid smoke, maple syrup, and smoked paprika, creating layers of rich, smoky sweetness that perfectly complement the crisp snap of freshly blanched green beans. Quick to prepare and brimming with bold flavors, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads, satisfying vegans and omnivores alike. Serve it warm as a savory side or pair it with grains for a wholesome vegan meal everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans, trimmed
- 200 grams tempeh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 250 milliliters water
Instructions
Cut the tempeh into thin strips, resembling the size and shape of bacon pieces.
In a shallow dish, combine tamari or soy sauce, liquid smoke, maple syrup, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix well.
Place the tempeh strips in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
While the tempeh marinates, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for about 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated tempeh strips. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are crispy and caramelized. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the green beans and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until they achieve your desired level of doneness.
Add the cooked tempeh bacon back to the skillet with the green beans. Toss everything together for a minute to combine and heat through.
Serve immediately, enjoying the delightful contrast between the savory, smoky tempeh bacon and the fresh, crisp green beans.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 11% | |
*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.
