Maple Tamari Tempeh

INGREDIENTS:

•  8 Oz of Tempeh

• 1 clove of minced garlic

• 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar

•  3 Tbsp. of maple syrup

• 2 tsp avocado or olive oil

• 2 crushed cloves of garlic

•  1-2 Tbsp of tamari 

  Instructions:

  1. Cut tempeh into 4 triangles, then make thinner by slicing horizontally.

  2. Place sliced tempeh in a steamer basket and steam for approx 10 minutes. This gets rid of the fermentation “bite” that sometimes tempeh may have.
  3. In a bowl, mix together maple mixture ( save a bit for a drizzle later or make a touch more)
  4. Place tempeh in a large flat dish and pour mixture over it, covering the top and bottom.
  5. Marinade for 30 minutes or overnight.
  6. In a skillet add avocado oil and heat.

  7.Place tempeh pieces ( reserve marinade) to skillet until golden brown. Aprox 4 min each side.

  8.Add marinade and simmer until glazed.
  9. Serve with salad, quinoa, or use in a sandwich. 

  10. Enjoy

Maple Grilled Tempeh

Ingredients

• 8 Oz of Tempeh

• 1 tsp of rice vinegar

• 3 Tbsp. of maple syrup

• 2 crushed cloves of garlic

• 3 Tbsp of tamari

Instructions

1. Cut tempeh into 4 triangles, then make thinner by slicing horizontally. Steam Tempeh for 10 minutes in a steamer basket. This takes away that “bite”.

2. In a bowl, mix together maple mixture. ( save a bit for a drizzle later or make a touch more)

3. Place tempeh in a lg flat dish and pour mixture over it, covering the top and bottom.

4. Marinade for 30 minutes or more.

5. Grill on a BBQ or skillet.

6. Serve with salad, quinoa, or use in a sandwich.