Herbed Slow Roasted Tempeh (Printable Version)

Tender tempeh marinated with herbs, slow-roasted for a flavorful and satisfying plant-based main.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tempeh

01 - 2 blocks (14 oz each) tempeh
02 - 4 cups water for simmering

→ Marinade

03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
05 - 2 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 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - ½ tsp black pepper
12 - ½ tsp salt

→ Garnish

13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 340°F.
02 - Slice each tempeh block in half horizontally to create 4 thin steaks.
03 - In a saucepan, simmer the tempeh steaks in water for 10 minutes to remove bitterness. Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
05 - Place the tempeh steaks in the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
06 - Arrange tempeh steaks on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with remaining marinade from the dish.
07 - Roast in the oven for 35 minutes, flipping halfway through and basting with reserved marinade, until golden brown and slightly crisp on edges.
08 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The slow roasting transforms tempehs natural bitterness into something deeply savory and craveable
  • You can prep the marinade in the morning and let it work its magic all day
02 -
  • Never skip the simmering step or your tempeh might have that bitter aftertaste everyone complains about
  • Flipping halfway ensures both sides get equally caramelized and golden
03 -
  • Press the tempeh between paper towels after simmering for extra crispy results
  • Let the marinated tempeh come to room temperature before roasting for even cooking

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