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 beneath 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 made out of fermented soy beans. It has a agency texture and a particular nutty flavour. It additionally absorbs flavours rather well, making it a unbelievable versatile ingredient.

About this vegan BBQ tempeh

In the event 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 just a few elements to attain a smoky, savoury flavour with a touch of spice.

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

Why steam tempeh?

Tempeh straight out of the bundle has a little bit little bit of a bitter aftertaste. Steaming helps to do away with 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 many of the water evaporates.

Elements you will want

• Tempeh. Be certain to get an unflavoured selection.
• Tamari. You need to use soy sauce if not avoiding gluten.
• Balsamic glaze. Balsamic vinegar additionally works.
• Coconut sugar. It’s also possible to use maple syrup.
• Apple cider vinegar.
• Peanut butter. You’ll be able to depart this out, nevertheless it does assist so as to add an important nutty undertone.
• Smoked paprika.
• Cumin.
• Garlic powder.
• Cornstarch. That is to assist thicken the sauce.
• Water.

The best way 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 may be 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 may be 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.

The best way to serve this baked tempeh

• As you’ll be able to see within the images, I served the BBQ tempeh in a bowl with rice and mashed avocado.
• It really works rather 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 solution to prepare dinner with tempeh? In the event you give this vegan BBQ tempeh a go, you should definitely tag me on Instagram (@ohmyveggies), and depart 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 beneath half-hour. Gluten-free.

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