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white dish with homemade vegan brussels sprouts with tempeh bacon and lots of vegetables.

Vegan Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Tempeh 'Bacon'

The best vegan roasted Brussels sprouts rely on tempeh instead of bacon for a sweet, smoky, umami-packed side dish for any meal. The secret is to the two-phased roasting method that results in crispy sprouts with a savory, umami-infused flavor profile. Garnish with a garlicky lemon tahini sauce and serve!
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Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients
  

For veg:

  • 1 pound brussels sprouts halved
  • 1 pack tempeh cut in half lengthwise then sliced in thin strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

For sauce:

  • ¼ cup sesame tahini
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Optional garnish:

  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tsp chopped red onion

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Add brussels sprouts and tempeh to a sheet pan, side by side in sections. Drizzle both with oil and salt and season the tempeh with smoked paprika. Use your hands to toss the brussels and then the tempeh to be sure they are seasoned uniformly. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • To a small bowl add the soy sauce and maple syrup and mix. When the brussels and tempeh have baked for 20 minutes take them out and baste with this mixture. Flip with a spatula or tongs and move them around to be sure all were coated and then bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Make whipped tahini in a blender by combining tahini, lemon, water, maple syrup, salt and garlic powder. Blend until smooth and creamy
  • Pour the sauce onto a plate and top with the crispy brussels and tempeh. Garnish with optional pepitas and onion.
  • Enjoy as a starter, a side dish or tapas with a friend. If you want to prepare ahead of time, keep the sauce and garnishes separate until serving. Just be aware that brussels sprouts, just like cauliflower and broccoli smell really strong the day after. But they still taste great!

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 26gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 753mgPotassium: 1186mgFiber: 8gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1491IUVitamin C: 149mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 6mg
Keyword tahini sauce, vegan bacon brussels sprouts, vegan roasted brussels sprouts
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