Slightly sweet with the tang of mustard, this Vegan Honey Mustard Tempeh is a delicious way to eat your muscle-building plant-based protein.
I love cooking tempeh because it's so easy. You just mix together a marinade, let it sit overnight, and then pop it in the oven or on the stove for a few minutes. It's simple and it always turns out delicious.
Tempeh has this great texture that you just don't get from other plant-based protein sources like tofu. Tempeh is definitely my go-to when it comes to protein. I will say though, that all food has protein and I NEVER worry that I'm not getting enough. I usually just make sure that I'm getting my three servings of beans a day, some whole grains, and lots of veggies. When I eat like this (which is 99% of the time) I always get plenty of protein.
No, there isn't real honey in this recipe, because that wouldn't be fully vegan. I use date syrup to sweeten the marinade instead, and I love the subtle sweetness it adds to the recipe.
The other (hopefully obvious) ingredient in the marinade is mustard. Get yourself some quality Dijon mustard and you can't go wrong.
Finally, to thin out the marinade, we'll use some white wine vinegar.
Step 1. Slice a block of tempeh into cubes. You could also slice the tempeh into strips or triangles.
Step 2. Mix up the marinade. Stir together Dijon mustard, date syrup, and white wine vinegar.
Step 3. Pour the marinade over the tempeh cubes and let it soak in. I let mine soak overnight, but 4ish hours should do the trick.
Step 4. When you're ready to cook, heat a nonstick pan and some white wine vinegar and sauté the tempeh for 10 minutes or so, until it gets nice and browned. Enjoy this Vegan Honey Mustard Tempeh by itself or with some Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing!
God, thank you for simple, delicious meals that are nutrient-dense and fill us up. Let us use this food to fuel us. Amen.
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Slightly sweet with the tang of mustard, this Vegan Honey Mustard Tempeh is a delicious way to eat your muscle-building plant-based protein.
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