--- title: "Marinated Baked Tempeh" id: "12430" type: "post" slug: "marinated-baked-tempeh" published_at: "2022-05-26T20:53:07+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:28:28+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2022/05/26/marinated-baked-tempeh/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2022/05/26/marinated-baked-tempeh.md" excerpt: "If you haven’t tried tempeh yet, you are missing out! I LOVE tempeh. I think it’s one of the most delicious plant-based proteins out there. It’s definitely one of the healthiest. The texture, the flavor (hello, marinade!), the incredible array..." taxonomy_category: - "Mains" - "Salads and Buddha Bowls" - "Sides" taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_628fc4dfcd679" --- # Marinated Baked Tempeh by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [May 26, 2022](https://mondaydreams.com/2022/05/26/marinated-baked-tempeh/) in [Mains](https://mondaydreams.com/category/mains/) , [Salads and Buddha Bowls](https://mondaydreams.com/category/salads/) , [Sides](https://mondaydreams.com/category/sides/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/marinated-baked-tempeh) If you haven’t tried tempeh yet, you are missing out! I LOVE tempeh. I think it’s one of the most delicious plant-based proteins out there. It’s definitely one of the healthiest. The texture, the flavor (hello, marinade!), the incredible array of HEALTH BENEFITS. What’s not to love?! Tempeh is rich in probiotics, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Want to learn more about this awesome fermented food? Check out this [link](https://draxe.com/nutrition/tempeh/) . Cooking tempeh is super easy. It just needs time to marinate, the longer the better. I also like to steam the tempeh before I marinate it. Steaming will remove any bitterness, make it tender, and help it soak up more flavor from the marinade. Baked tempeh is a great addition to pretty much everything. Think buddha bowls, salads, roasted vegetables, stir-fry’s, spring rolls and so much more! My [Fresh Spring Rolls with Tempeh and Peanut Sauce](https://mondaydreams.com/2022/04/03/fresh-spring-rolls-with-tempeh-and-peanut-sauce/) are a must try! **If you this marinated baked tempeh, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below, we love hearing from you!** ## Marinated Baked Tempeh Easy baked tempeh marinated in a flavor-packed sauce. Super healthy, protein-packed and so incredibly delicious! It’s the perfect addition to salads, buddha bowls and more. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/marinated-baked-tempeh) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2022%2F05%2F26%2Fmarinated-baked-tempeh%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F0087-marinated-baked-tempeh-0002-web.jpg&description=Marinated+Baked+Tempeh&is_video=false) Servings 2 ### Ingredients - 7ozor 200 grams tempeh - 2Tbspsoy sauce - 1Tbsprice vinegar - 1Tbsporange juice - 1tspcoconut nectar or maple syrup ### Instructions - Cut the tempeh into bite-size pieces. - Steam the tempeh for 10 minutes. This will remove any bitterness, make it tender, and help it soak up more flavor from the marinade. - Meanwhile, prepare the marinade. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, orange juice and coconut nectar/maple syrup to a shallow dish or glass container. Whisk to combine. - Add steamed tempeh to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and place in the fridge for at least an hour, preferably 24 hours (the longer, the better). Toss occasionally to make sure it’s evenly coated. - Once marinated, preheat the oven to 375 F or 190 C. - Grease a baking sheet with a little olive oil. Add tempeh and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the tempeh squares, brush them with the remaining marinade, and bake for another 10 – 15 minutes. 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