Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms (with Tempeh Bacon & Cream Cheese!)

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tsp

liquid smoke

2 tsp

maple syrup

2 tsp

apple cider vinegar

1 8 ounce package

tempeh, (crumbled)

1 tbsp

olive oil

24 oz

cremini or white button mushrooms (about 16 medium sized), (cleaned and stemmed)

1 tsp

olive oil

1/2 cup

cashew cream cheese, (or substitute your favorite commercial vegan cream cheese)

1/2 cup

panko bread crumbs

1 tbsp

cayenne pepper hot sauce, (optional, or to taste)

1/4 cup

finely chopped chives