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Marinated Baked Tempeh bites

Marinated Baked Tempeh

Recipe Adapted From: LoveAndLemons.com
This Marinated Baked Tempeh recipe uses a simple 6-ingredient marinade to add savory depth, making it the perfect protein for salads, noodle dishes, and grain bowls.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 178

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces Tempeh
  • ¼ cup Tamari
  • 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Stovetop
  • Steamer Basket
  • Small Pot

Instructions

  • Cut the tempeh into cubes, place in a steamer basket, and set over a pot with 1-inch of water. Bring the water to a simmer, cover, and steam for 10 minutes. This helps the tempeh become tender and ready to soak up more flavor from the marinade.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, sriracha, and several grinds of pepper. Place the tempeh in a shallow dish and pour the marinade on top to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet, reserving the excess marinade.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush more of the marinade onto the cubes. Bake for 10 more minutes, or until the cubes are charred around the edges. Enjoy on salads or grain bowls.

Notes

  • For grilled tempeh: Cut the block into triangles and follow the marinating instructions above. Preheat a grill to medium. Spray the grill and grill the tempeh 7-9 minutes on the first side. Remove from grill, dip it back into the marinade to coat, then return it to the grill and grill the second side for 4-5 minutes, or until deep char marks form.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Marinated Baked Tempeh
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
178
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Sodium
 
843
mg
37
%
Potassium
 
288
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
2
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
77
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Black Pepper, Maple Syrup, Olive Oil, Rice Vinegar, Sriracha Sauce, Tamari, Tempeh