Sticky Maple Tempeh Strips
This sticky maple tempeh is sweet, smoky, and packed with plant-based protein—ready in minutes and perfect for bowls, wraps, or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 block tempeh about 225 grams
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch slurry mix together 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
Prep
- Slice the tempeh into equal sized strips.
- In a large shallow bowl whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Add the tempeh into the mixture and allow it to marinate for 15 minutes (up to 1 hour).
Cooking
- Add the tempeh to a non-stick pan on medium heat with the oil, leaving the marinade off to the side. Cook the tempeh for about 2 mins per side.
- Now, add in the marinade and cornstarch slurry and cook for about 1 minute or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve on it's own, on top of salads, in bowls, wraps, on sandwiches, with rice and veggies or whatever you like. Enjoy!
Notes
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 330g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13.5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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