Vegan Kabobs with Marinated Tempeh
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Vegan Kabobs with Marinated Tempeh
Description
Vegan Kabobs start with cubed tempeh soaked in a marinade of freshly squeezed orange juice, shallots, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar to infuse flavor and sweetness. After a 20-minute marination, the tempeh is seared to develop a browned exterior.
Meanwhile, a glaze is prepared by simmering orange juice, brown sugar, grated carrot, orange zest, and cornstarch until thickened, creating a glossy coating. The tempeh is then skewered and brushed with the glaze for a bright, slightly tangy finish.
Adding vegetables such as squash, eggplant, red pepper, onion, or mushrooms to the skewers is suggested for variety. Evenly sized tempeh pieces ensure uniform cooking and an attractive presentation. The recipe highlights the benefits of using fresh orange juice for best flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 orange divided
- ¼ cup shallot onion will work, sliced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced fresh
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tempeh cut into cubes, block
- 4 Tablespoons brown sugar or your choice of sweetener), divided
- 1 carrot grated
- orange peel zest of 1
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
Instructions
MARINADE
- Juice one orange and combine it with the shallot, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in a bowl and mix. Add the cubed tempeh and let marinate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat a pan over medium-high heat.
- After a thorough marinading, pour the tempeh and marinade into the pan and cook until seared on most sides.
GLAZE
- Juice the remaining 2 oranges and combine it with the remaining 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, carrot, orange zest, and the cornstarch into a pot and turn on medium-low heat. Cook until it simmers and begins to thicken.
- Skewer the tempeh onto sticks and cover in the glaze.
Notes
- Marinate tempeh thoroughly to maximize flavor penetration; longer marinade times improve taste.
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice in both marinade and glaze for the most vibrant flavor.
- Cut tempeh into similar-sized cubes for even cooking and better appearance on skewers.
- Incorporate vegetables like squash, eggplant, red pepper, onion, or mushrooms for added texture and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1085mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 5539IU | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 110mg | 122% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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