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Tasty Baked Tempeh Recipe
This flavorful baked tempeh is a quick and healthy plant-based protein option, perfect for adding to salads, bowls, or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Tempeh
- 16 ounces tempeh
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce) (preferably low sodium)
Instructions
- Simmer the tempeh in water for 5 minutes, then drain and cool.
- Preheat oven to 360ºF (182ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Break the tempeh into bite-sized pieces and toss with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, sriracha, and tamari.
- Spread the coated tempeh on the baking sheet, ensuring space between pieces.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden, or air fry at 360ºF for 10 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with a little olive oil before baking.