Maple Marinated Tempeh Recipes

MAPLE MARINATED TEMPEH

Steps:

• Slice the tempeh lengthwise into 16 strips, approximately ? inch wide.
• Steam or simmer the sliced tempeh for 10-15 minutes and then drain. (optional to remove bitterness from tempeh)
• Combine the rest of the ingredients in a 9 x 12 inch baking dish.
• Add the tempeh and then flip it over a few times to cover in the marinade.
• Place the baking dish towards the top of the oven and broil for 3-4 minutes until nice browned. Flip the tempeh and broil for another 3-4 minutes. Watch to ensure it becomes browned but not burnt.
• To prepare the wrap, spread a few slices of tempeh, some hummus, baked sweet potato and kale onto a whole wheat wrap. Roll it up and slice into two halves.

GINGER SESAME MAPLE MARINATED TEMPEH

Steps:

• Slice tempeh and place in oven proof dish with a lid.
• Combine all other ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
• Pour over tempeh, cover with lid, and place in fridge to marinate from 2 to 8 hours.
• When you're ready to cook, place covered dish in a pre-heated oven (fan bake, 180˚C/350˚F) and bake for 20 minutes. Remove lid, toss tempeh to coat all sides, then bake another 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve as a balanced meal with fresh salad and avocado, quinoa or other whole grain, sauerkraut or other fermented food, and half a roasted tomato. Yum!

BALSAMIC MAPLE GLAZED

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, tamari, garlic, olive oil, and thyme.
• Add the tempeh to the bowl, stir and cover.
• Let sit in the fridge for 2-24 hours, mixing occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place tempeh and sauce in a glass dish and cook covered for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven, stir around and bake for another 20 minutes.
• Remove tempeh cubes from sauce and set aside.
• Place remaining sauce in a pan over medium heat.
• Add arrowroot starch and stir constantly to thicken.
• Plate tempeh and scoop marinade over top as a sauce, or serve on greens or whole grain of choice.

MAPLE BALSAMIC MARINATED TEMPEH

Steps:

• 1. Cut tempeh into thin slices- about 14-16 2. Pour marinade ingredients into a bowl + whisk 3. Add to a large ziploc bag + add tempeh pieces. 4. Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight. Turn bag occasionally in fridge, allowing tempeh to be completely covered on both sides. 5. Once ready, preheat oven to 350 degrees. 6. Pour tempeh + marinade into baking dish. 7. Bake for fifteen minutes. 8. Flip tempeh pieces + bake an additional 15-25 minutes. Note: Make sure to look at packaging as sometimes tempeh contains gluten. 1. Cut tempeh into thin slices- about 14-16 2. Pour marinade ingredients into a bowl + whisk 3. Add to a large ziploc bag + add tempeh pieces. 4. Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight. Turn bag occasionally in fridge, allowing tempeh to be completely covered on both sides. 5. Once ready, preheat oven to 350 degrees. 6. Pour tempeh + marinade into baking dish. 7. Bake for fifteen minutes. 8. Flip tempeh pieces + bake an additional 15-25 minutes. Note: Make sure to look at packaging as sometimes tempeh contains gluten.
• 1. Cut tempeh into thin slices- about 14-16 2. Pour marinade ingredients into a bowl + whisk 3. Add to a large ziploc bag + add tempeh pieces. 4. Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight. Turn bag occasionally in fridge, allowing tempeh to be completely covered on both sides. 5. Once ready, preheat oven to 350 degrees. 6. Pour tempeh + marinade into baking dish. 7. Bake for fifteen minutes. 8. Flip tempeh pieces + bake an additional 15-25 minutes. Note: Make sure to look at packaging as sometimes tempeh contains gluten.

TEMPEH "BACON"

Steps:

• Whisk oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, paprika, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Add tempeh and gently toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 4.
• Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tempeh in a single layer and bake, tossing and basting with marinade after 10 minutes, until tempeh is crispy, 30-33 minutes.
• Do Ahead
• Tempeh bacon can be made 5 days ahead; wrap tightly and chill.

MAPLE-MARINATED TEMPEH

Steps:

• Preheat oven 230 degrees celcius.
• Slice tempeh into pieces desired size.
• Select ovenproof dish that holds the slices in a single snug layer.
• In a bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients.
• Pour half of marinade into baking dish and place tempeh on top.
• Pour over remaining tempeh.
• Cover baking dish with foil and form a tight seal.
• Bake for 15 mins then use tongs to turn over tempeh and bake covered for another 15 minutes.
• Remove foil and continue to bake uncovered for further 10 mins or until browned.