Maple Marinated Tempeh Recipe

Melt-in-your-mouth tempeh marinated in a spicy-sweet maple glaze! This vegan recipe is perfect for those with lactose, wheat, and gluten intolerances. Enjoy it warm or cold – as a burger/sandwich filling, or served with your favorite greens. Quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful – this is our most requested recipe (adapted from Peter Berley's "The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen").

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 488.9 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.3 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Maple Marinated Tempeh

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How to Make Maple Marinated Tempeh

  1. Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).
  2. Slice tempeh into your desired size pieces.
  3. Select an ovenproof dish that holds the tempeh slices in a single snug layer.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (or more, to taste), 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper.
  5. Pour half of the marinade into the baking dish and arrange the tempeh slices on top in a single layer.
  6. Pour the remaining marinade evenly over the tempeh.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes. Then, carefully use tongs to turn the tempeh slices.
  9. Continue baking, covered, for another 15 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for a further 10 minutes, or until the tempeh is browned and caramelized.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

85 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

27g

Carbs

9g

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