Marinated Baked Tempeh

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.

Course Main Course

Keyword Black Pepper, Maple Syrup, Olive Oil, Rice Vinegar, Sriracha Sauce, Tamari, Tempeh

Dietary Need Vegetarian

Cooking Method 6-Ingredient Meals, Oven

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 178kcal

Author Recipe Adapted From: LoveAndLemons.com

Equipment

Oven
Small Mixing Bowl
Baking Sheet
Stovetop
Steamer Basket
Small Pot

Ingredients

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

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.

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