Tempeh Marinade
Every bite in this Tempeh Marinade is filled with herbs, and garlic.It's grilled to perfection, making it a vibrant, plant-based dish perfect for barbecues or dinner.
Servings: servings
Calories: 1139kcal
Ingredients
Main:
- 1 pound block tempeh cut into 1x1-inch cubes
- 1 large red or green bell pepper cut into large dice
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes
Marinade:
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 1 cup lemon juice from about 4 lemons
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1½ teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade:
- In a mason jar or container with a lid, combine all the marinade ingredients.
- Shake vigorously to emulsify. (Alternatively, whisk in a bowl until well combined.)
Marinate the Ingredients:
- Pour the marinade into a food-safe container or resealable bag.
- Add the tempeh, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, making sure everything is well coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor.
Assemble the Skewers:
- Thread the marinated ingredients onto bamboo or steel skewers in the following pattern:
- Bell pepper → Tempeh → Bell pepper → Tempeh → Bell pepper → Tempeh → Cherry tomato
- Repeat the pattern until the skewer is full. Continue with the remaining ingredients.
Grill and Serve:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Grill the skewers for 5–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear and veggies are tender.
- Brush the skewers with the leftover marinade while grilling to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Serving: 1gCalories: 1139kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 44gFat: 97gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 59gSodium: 1774mgPotassium: 1293mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2008IUVitamin C: 130mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 8mg
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