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BBQ Tempeh

Cultural Context

BBQ Tempeh is a popular plant-based dish in the United States, often enjoyed at summer cookouts and gatherings. Tempeh, a fermented soy product, is celebrated for its high protein content and nutty flavor. This dish showcases how versatile tempeh can be, absorbing the rich flavors of barbecue sauce. Modern variations include different marinades and cooking methods, making it a favorite among vegans and meat-eaters alike.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz tempeh
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup white mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons grape seed oil
1/4 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar + spices

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey is usually cheaper and provides sweetness.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2

Slice tempeh into long pieces.

3

Prepare white mushrooms by removing the stems and slicing the caps.

4

Spread the sliced mushrooms in a single layer in a cast iron skillet.

5

Slice half an onion and spread it on top of the mushrooms.

6

Season the tempeh with garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

7

Drizzle grape seed oil over the tempeh and vegetables.

8

Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

9

After 20 minutes, add a generous amount of barbecue sauce on top of the tempeh and vegetables.

10

Add a little water if needed, depending on the barbecue sauce used.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

cast iron skilletknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-based

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Grilled TempehBBQ Marinated Tempeh

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