Herb Grilled Tempeh Strips (Printable Version)

Savory tempeh strips with herb marinade, grilled to golden perfection. Protein-rich vegan option for any meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tempeh

01 - 14 oz tempeh, sliced into ½-inch strips

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
04 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
05 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
09 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
11 - ½ tsp black pepper
12 - ¼ tsp sea salt

→ For Grilling

13 - Olive oil spray or additional olive oil, as needed

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt until fully combined.
02 - Add tempeh strips to the bowl, tossing to coat each piece thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more intense flavor penetration.
03 - Heat a grill, grill pan, or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or cooking surface with olive oil spray or a brush of oil.
04 - Arrange marinated tempeh strips on the hot cooking surface. Grill for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown with slight charring, developing attractive grill marks.
05 - Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Serve immediately while hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh herbs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade transforms tempeh from bland into something crave worthy in under an hour
  • Perfect for meal prep and even better the next day in sandwiches or bowls
02 -
  • Never skip steaming the tempeh first if you are sensitive to its fermented taste
  • Let the grill get properly hot before adding the strips or they will stick instead of sizzle
03 -
  • Press the tempeh between paper towels before slicing to remove excess moisture
  • Use fresh herbs instead of dried for the brightest flavor that pops on the grill

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