Vegan BBQ Tempeh (Gluten-free) – Oh My Veggies

This vegan BBQ tempeh has a deliciously savoury and smoky flavour, excellent for serving in salads and sandwiches. Gluten-free, straightforward to make in underneath half-hour.

As we proceed with my Veganuary collection, that includes my favorite easy go-to vegan recipes, I could not go for very lengthy with out that includes tempeh. I found this ingredient fairly early in my vegan journey, and fell in love with it instantly!

Tempeh is a conventional Indonesian product that’s comprised of fermented soy beans. It has a agency texture and a particular nutty flavour. It additionally absorbs flavours very well, making it a implausible versatile ingredient.

About this vegan BBQ tempeh

In case you love wealthy and savoury flavours, you’ll love this recipe! It’s made with a scrumptious BBQ sauce and glaze that the tempeh absorbs completely. And also you solely want a couple of components to realize a smoky, savoury flavour with a touch of spice.

I steamed the tempeh, then coated it in a few of the the sauce earlier than baking, and added the remainder of the sauce afterwards. The tip result’s so scrumptious, I’ve been making it a couple of instances per week and do not see myself becoming bored any time quickly!

Why steam tempeh?

Tempeh straight out of the package deal has slightly little bit of a bitter aftertaste. Steaming helps to eliminate this. You’ll be able to both place the tempeh in a steamer basket for 10 minutes, or cowl it in boiling water and simmer for five minutes, till a lot of the water evaporates.

Substances you will want

• Tempeh. Be sure that to get an unflavoured selection.
• Tamari. You should use soy sauce if not avoiding gluten.
• Balsamic glaze. Balsamic vinegar additionally works.
• Coconut sugar. You too can use maple syrup.
• Apple cider vinegar.
• Peanut butter. You’ll be able to go away this out, nevertheless it does assist so as to add a fantastic nutty undertone.
• Smoked paprika.
• Cumin.
• Garlic powder.
• Cornstarch. That is to assist thicken the sauce.
• Water.

Methods to make BBQ tempeh

Firstly, preheat the oven to 180 levels C (350 F) and line a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper.

In the meantime, add the tempeh to a saucepan and nearly cowl it in water, simmering for five minutes. Drain if there’s any water left.

In the meantime, add the tempeh to a saucepan and nearly cowl it in water, simmering for five minutes. Drain if there’s any water left.

Put together the sauce by stirring collectively the tamari, balsamic vinegar, coconut sugar, apple cider vinegar, peanut butter, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cornstarch and water.

Pour the sauce right into a small pan and stir over a medium warmth for round 3 minutes, till it thickens.

Stir the tempeh with round ½ the sauce and switch to the baking tray. Bake within the preheated oven for 20 minutes, till crispy and golden brown.

Stir the baked tempeh with the remainder of the sauce and serve.

Methods to serve this baked tempeh

• As you may see within the images, I served the BBQ tempeh in a bowl with rice and mashed avocado.
• It really works very well in nourish bowls and salads.
• Add it to sandwiches along with greens.
• Serve it as a part of a breakfast/brunch with toast, baked beans and scrambled tofu.

Different Veganuary recipes

Let me know within the feedback: what’s your favorite technique to cook dinner with tempeh? In case you give this vegan BBQ tempeh a go, you should definitely tag me on Instagram (@ohmyveggies), and go away your suggestions within the feedback under along with a star score.

📖 Recipe

Vegan BBQ Tempeh (Gluten-free)

This vegan BBQ tempeh is wealthy, savoury, and smoky, in addition to completely crispy. It’s scrumptious in salads, sandwiches or nourish bowls, in addition to straightforward to make in underneath half-hour. Gluten-free.

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