Easy Pan-Fried Marinated Tempeh

Showing is a vegan marinated tempeh that was fried in a pan and laying over noodles and lettuce.

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Easy Pan-Fried Marinated Tempeh

Learn how to make a super easy, but ultra flavorful pan-fried tempeh recipe! The quick marinade is made by combining maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar and some spices, so simple. Bland tempeh turns into a caramelized sweet and savory delicious plant-based protein. Great for meal-prep and to add to salads, pasta, rice or to use in sandwiches.

Prep Time25

Cook Time10

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: protein, tempeh, Vegan

Servings: portions

Calories: 70kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

1 package of tempeh (8oz, 277g.)
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp soy sauce
½ tbsp white or red wine vinegar
½ tsp smoked or sweet paprika
½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile slice the tempeh to a desired shape (cubes, slices, coarse crumbles, etc). When the water is boiling, add the tempeh and let it boil for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the marinade: simply combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar and spices to a medium bowl. When the tempeh is done boiling, drain well and transfer to the marinade. Toss gently so each sides are covered with the marinade and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (longer is even better).
Once ready to cook, warm up a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little oil (I like to use oil spray).
Then, transfer the pieces of tempeh (one-by-one, do not pour the whole marinade or it will burn). Then, fry the tempeh for about 4-5 minutes on each sides. Flip often and watch so it does not burn and brush the tempeh once in a while with more of the marinade as it fries.
Serve right away while still hot over noodles, rice, salads or in sandwiches.

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Notes

I highly recommend slicing, boiling and transferring the tempeh to the marinade ahead of time (24-48 hrs) for the best flavor.
Keep leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 3-4 days and reheat using the stove.
Feel free to adjust the marinade to your taste by adding dried herbs, dijon mustard, tomato paste, etc.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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