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How To Cook Tempeh

Ready to become a tempeh pro? This versatile vegan protein is like a blank canvas for flavor, but if you’re unsure how to cook tempeh, don’t worry—we’ve got you! With our easy step-by-step guide, you’ll learn all the tips, tricks, and techniques to make this the star ingredient of any dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 109 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz tempeh

Instructions

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  1. Cut: Decide how to cut your tempeh - triangles, cubes, slices, or crumbled with a box grater*.
  2. Steam: Prepare a pot of boiling water with a steamer basket. Set tempeh inside, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes (this removes a lot of the natural bitter flavor).
  3. Marinate: Choose a flavor to marinate your tempeh in (8 tempeh marinade flavors here). Let it marinate for 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
  4. Cook: Arrange tempeh in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (204°C) for about 15 minutes.

Notes

  • *Crumbled tempeh, unlike the other ways of cutting, is best cooked on the stove! Simply add to a pan with a splash of oil (and your favorite spices) over medium heat and cook until soft. (Here's our guide to cooking crumbled tempeh!)
  • Storage: Plain tempeh can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Cut and marinated tempeh can be stored for about a day. After cooking, it can be stored for three more days. Just ensure it's in an airtight container!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5.3g (2%) Protein 10.5g (21%) Fat 6.1g (9%) Saturated Fat 1.3g (7%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 234mg (7%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 109kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5.3g 2%
Protein 10.5g 21%
Fat 6.1g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 234mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.