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Ginger-Sesame-Tempeh

Ginger Sesame Baked Tempeh

Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 8- ounce package tempeh cut into 1/4-inch strips to triangles
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together tamari or soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, honey, sesame oil and orange juice.  Add the tempeh and marinate at room temperature, turning occasionally, 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Transfer marinated tempeh pieces and any remaining juice to an 8 x8 inch baking dish, making sure the tempeh pieces are not touching.  Bake for 12 minutes, then flip pieces and bake an additional 12-15 minutes until tempeh is browned and the marinade has reduced to a sticky sauce.  Serve topped with sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Here is the recipe for the Green Beans
  • Notes: Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food made from soybeans that have been cultured and pressed into cakes.  Its firm texture and nutty flavor makes it a delicious alternative to meat, and the fermentation process used to make tempeh allowsthe final product to retain higher amounts of protein and vitamins than tofu.
  • Tempeh is widely available in health food stores and increasingly available at supermarkets.  A note on freshness: tempehwill occasionally have darkened area, especially around the edges. This coloration is a result of the culturing process and not an indication of spoilage.