Crispy Baked Tempeh is marinated in a simple, spice-filled sauce and baked to a crispy perfection in the oven for a protein rich dinner.
Have you heard of tempeh before? For those who haven't, tempeh is traditionally made from fermented soybeans (though it can be made from any type of bean). It looks like a block of beans stuck together.
Tempeh is so good for you. First, it's fermented. Fermented foods are probiotics that feed our gut bacteria. They help good bacteria grow and keep our entire microbiome in balance.
Second, tempeh (the kind we're using) is made of soybeans. There is a lot of controversy over soy. Is it good? Is it bad? Well, the evidence suggests that soy is not just good, it's great for us. Soy can decrease breast cancer risk. It also lowers your risk of getting high blood pressure. (See the book How Not to Die for more information.)
Finally, legumes, like soy, are so healthy that the American Institute for Cancer research suggests that we be eating beans with every meal. With this recipe, you'll have no problem getting in those beans!
Step 1. Start with the marinade. Mix up all the marinade ingredients: balsamic vinegar, vegetable broth, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, thyme, and smoked paprika.
Step 2. Slice the tempeh. Cut it into cubes, strips, triangles, whatever you like.
Step 3. Pour the marinade over the sliced tempeh and allow to sit for at least 20 minutes. I like to make the marinade the night before I make this and let it sit overnight. This helps the tempeh absorb maximum flavor!
Step 4. When you're ready to bake the tempeh, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil so the tempeh doesn't stick. Then arrange the tempeh on the baking sheet so the slices aren't touching.
Step 5. Bake for 35 minutes, flipping after 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and enjoy your delicious Crispy Baked Tempeh!
Lord thank you for healthy plant-protein that you gave to us for food. You are so good. Amen.
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Crispy Baked Tempeh is marinated in a simple, spice-filled sauce and baked to a crispy perfection in the oven for a protein rich dinner.
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