EASY BAKED TEMPEH (4 ingredients only, vegan & oil-free)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar is a vegan alternative and honey is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is budget-friendly.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

Cut the tempeh into cubes with a sharp knife, making sure not to cut them too small to avoid burning.

Add the tempeh cubes to a small mixing bowl.

Add low-sodium tamari, mild mustard, nutritional yeast, and smoked paprika powder to the bowl.

Combine everything until the liquid from the tamari is absorbed by the tempeh. Add more tamari if it looks dry.

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified in the video).

Place the tempeh cubes on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they have space between them to get golden brown and crispy.

Bake in the oven for about 20 to 30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

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