Easy Baked Tempeh
Elevate your plant-based meals with this Easy Baked Tempeh recipe, a savory and protein-packed dish that's bursting with bold flavors. Made with a simple yet irresistible marinade of soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option), maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika, this recipe guarantees perfectly seasoned tempeh with a deliciously golden, slightly crispy exterior. Whether you're short on time or looking to meal prep, this dish comes together with just 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of baking. Enjoy it as a hearty topping for salads, grain bowls, wraps, or as a flavorful snack on its own. Quick, easy, and versatile, this baked tempeh is the perfect addition to any plant-powered kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tempeh
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the tempeh into thin rectangular strips or cubes, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, olive oil, and water to create the marinade.
Add the sliced tempeh to the marinade, tossing to coat each piece evenly. Let the tempeh marinate for at least 10 minutes. If you have more time, marinate for up to 30 minutes for extra flavor.
Arrange the marinated tempeh pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap.
Bake the tempeh in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each piece over using tongs or a spatula.
Return the tempeh to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until it is golden-brown and slightly crispy.
Remove the tempeh from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy as a topping for salads, grain bowls, or as a snack on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 756 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 326 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
