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What Is Tempeh And How To Cook It
Meet tempeh, tofu's protein-packed cousin—and the savory star of this Asian-inspired recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 417 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh tempeh
- 4 tablespoons tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- sliced spring onions for garnish
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with baking or parchment paper.
- Cut the tempeh into bite-sized cubes.
- Place the tempeh cubes in a steamer basket or on a steamer rack and set over a pot with 1 inch of water. Bring the water to a simmer and let the tempeh steam for 15 minutes until half-cooked.
- Mix the tamari, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Season with the pepper.
- Place the steamed tempeh in a baking dish, pour over the marinade, and mix until well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Place the marinated tempeh on the prepared baking tray and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush the remaining marinade onto the cubes.
- Place the tempeh back in the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, until the cubes are charred around the edges.
- Remove the baked tempeh from the oven and transfer to plates. Garnish with spring onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
664mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.