Tempeh Bacon for BLT's

8 oz. tempeh
2 Tbsp. maple (the real stuff) or agave syrup
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. cumin
dash of cayenne pepper
1 tsp. liquid smoke (hickory is great)*
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. thick black pepper
*If you don't have liquid smoke, use any BBQ spice combos: garlic, paprika, onion, etc.
Thinly slice the tempeh, without it falling apart.
Combine all ingredents in a shallow dish.
Soak tempeh in marinade for a few minutes.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet.
Lay tempeh slices flat, one layer, in skillet. Brown on each side for 1 min.
Lay cooked tempeh on parchment paper to cool.
This makes quite a lot of slices, but they can be frozen in single layers with waxed paper in between for future use.

They make great BLT's or crumbled over salads or baked potatoes. YUM!

Kristen's comment: Sprinkle with salt while browning in skillet. Needs a little salt. My kids can't tell the difference between this and bacon on a BLT.