Vegan Bacon Avocado Toast

I love avocado toast. My basic avocado toast recipe is usually enough to satisfy the craving, but sometimes I want to craft something “fancier.” Whether it’s a relaxing Sunday brunch or a breakfast option with extra protein before a busy day, this tempeh-topped vegan bacon avocado toast is a delicious version of this millennial favourite. Admittedly, I very much fit that cliche. 

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For a low-spoon, wait-free version of this recipe, you could use Lightlife’s smoky tempeh strips as your “bacon.” I haven’t tried it in this context, but I love them on their own! I have no doubt this would be just as tasty.

Or, you could switch out this simple avocado mash with the seasoned version from our brunch-worthy avocado toast. This version is ready for brunch already, but the extra flavour would take it up a notch!

Similarly, feel free to use the tempeh bacon from this recipe as a side for your other favourite brunch dishes. It’s plenty delicious on its own, too, of course.

Add a hot sauce drizzle or make your version of a vegan BLT. Make this recipe your own! All that matters is that you love the final, tasty result.

Vegan Bacon-Topped Avocado Toast

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 package tempeh sliced thin
• 1 avocado
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice optional
• 8 slices bread of choice

Vegan Bacon Marinade

• 1/2 cup soy sauce or substitute
• 3/4 tsp liquid smoke
• 1 tbsp maple syrup sugar-free, if desired
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• black pepper to taste
• paprika to taste
• nutritional yeast optional, for topping

Equipment

• Skillet or griddle

Method

 

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
2. Coat tempeh slices in sauce, ensuring each slice is submerged. Allow them to soak for at least half an hour, but preferably an hour or longer for optimal flavor.
3. Grease skillet, if necessary and cook tempeh “bacon” over medium-high heat.
4. Toast chosen bread. While it’s toasting, mash avocado, adding lemon juice to preserve colour if desired.
5. Top toast with mashed avocado, then finish with slices of tempeh bacon.
6. Optional: Sprinkle with nutritional yeast.
7. Serve & enjoy!

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