Tempeh Strips in a Smoky Molasses Marinade
Elevate your plant-based cooking with these irresistible Tempeh Strips in a Smoky Molasses Marinade—a vegan dish that delivers bold, smoky flavor in every bite! Featuring tempeh slices marinated in a rich blend of molasses, soy sauce, maple syrup, and a hint of liquid smoke, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Infused with garlic, paprika, and apple cider vinegar, these strips are pan-seared to golden perfection, creating a caramelized glaze that’s utterly delicious. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, or as a standalone side dish, this protein-packed recipe is quick to prepare—just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking—and makes an ideal meal for both weeknight dinners and weekend get-togethers. Whether you follow a vegan lifestyle or simply crave a satisfying meat alternative, these smoky tempeh strips are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Tempeh
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Slice the tempeh into thin strips approximately 1/4 inch thick.
In a shallow bowl or baking dish, whisk together soy sauce, molasses, liquid smoke, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, maple syrup, olive oil, and water to create the marinade.
Place the tempeh strips in the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
Preheat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Remove the tempeh from the marinade (reserve the marinade for later use). Add the tempeh strips to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Optional: While cooking the tempeh, pour a few spoonfuls of the reserved marinade into the pan to create a glaze, ensuring the strips absorb the smoky-sweet flavors.
Serve the smoky molasses tempeh strips hot as a side dish, in a sandwich or wrap, or atop salads. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 447 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 446 mg | 9% | |
*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.
