Vegan BBQ Tempeh

Name: Vegan BBQ Tempeh Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 8 oz tempeh; 1 small onion; 1 cup BBQ sauce; Tempeh is made from soybeans that have first been soaked hulled and partially cooked. An acidic liquid like vinegar is added to create an environment that a certain kind of fungus likes then a fermentation starter is added. The beans ferment in a warm area for about a day and a half. The beans are bound together and you're left with a block of protein that's ready to be broiled baked or steamed.; The fermentation helps break down the oligosaccharides which are the sugars that can cause gas. The protein becomes more digestible after fermentation too.; When crumbled or grated tempeh has the texture of ground meat. Try it in tacos spaghetti sauce or chili. It has a slightly sour nutty flavor that pairs well with big strong flavors like curry tomato sauce barbecue sauce and teriyaki sauce.

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Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

8 oz tempeh1 small onion1 cup BBQ sauceTempeh is made from soybeans that have first been soaked, hulled and partially cooked. An acidic liquid like vinegar is added to create an environment that a certain kind of fungus likes, then a fermentation starter is added. The beans ferment in a warm area for about a day and a half. The beans are bound together, and you're left with a block of protein that's ready to be broiled, baked or steamed. The fermentation helps break down the oligosaccharides, which are the sugars that can cause gas. The protein becomes more digestible after fermentation, too. When crumbled or grated, tempeh has the texture of ground meat. Try it in tacos, spaghetti sauce or chili. It has a slightly sour, nutty flavor that pairs well with big, strong flavors like curry, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and teriyaki sauce.

Directions

1.) Cut block of tempeh into 3 strips and dice onion. Place onion and tempeh in shallow baking dish with BBQ sauce. Place in refrigerator and allow tempeh to marinate for several hours.

2.) Cover with foil and bake in 350 F oven for 30 minutes.

Makes 3 servings (approx 3 ounces each.)

Servings Per Recipe: 1

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 220.4
Total Fat: 10.2 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 683.7 mg
Total Carbs: 19.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 15.6 g

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Member Reviews

SLAVEBLUERAVEN
You need to be careful about your choices of barbecue sauce. Some of them use natural flavorings from animals which would make this recipe non-vegan. - 3/9/12
JOLLIEBELL
This is a great base recipe for so many meals! I crumbled the tempeh, sauteed with the onion, a stalk of celery, seasoned with soy sauce and then simmered in the BBQ sauce for a yum-yum-yum sloppy joe filling. - 5/3/07
ASYNJA
I cut the tempeh thinner because I prefer it that way. This was really really good. I served it on kaiser rolls with a vinegar based coleslaw right on the bun for some "down home" bbq. Hah! Tempeh is a great grain product to work with. I also made my own bbq sauce so the sodium was probably lower. - 3/19/07
CLOSERWALKING
Tempe is found in grocery stores that have organic refrigerated food area, usually found in produce area. it has different texture than tofu, is usually found in same general area as refrigerated tofu in stores. is important to check the date on it, fresher is better. is wonderful meat substitute. - 3/9/12
DEBJNC
I tried this very same recipe from Trader Joes and I have to admit I was not fond of it. It may have been just the barbeque sauce or the texture I'm not sure. But I just don't care for tempeh. - 4/26/09
STEPASH
this was pretty good - i cubed the tempeh and i think it was better having the pieces smaller and more covered with the sauce....not very asian, but tasty none the less!! - 1/21/09
IAMTHEAMYGDALA
It's simple, but delicious! I changed it up a bit by diluting the bbq sauce a bit with apple juice and a dash of soy sauce (i'm not a huge fan of bbq sauce normally). I also added mushrooms and it was delicious on top of some rice! - 1/24/08
GREASE31
I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 10/3/12
CD12695076
I learned somewhere that that tempeh must be cooked twice to get the desired flavor and consistency. Steaming it first will work before marinading it. I'm going to try it that way. 4 stars, though because I love tempeh and I can't wait to try it out. - 7/10/12
DEBSKELTON
this was really good! we broke up the tempeh and ate it on Merita Lite buns. My meat eater husband loved it! We got enough for 6 sandwiches. - 3/9/12
BERNADETTE162
This recipe was delicious I cut the tempeh into strips and added red pepper flakes to make them resemble ribs. I served it with brown rice and collard greens. - 6/12/11
MRSVEGGI89
I cubed the tempeh, added a bit of soy sauce alternative and a cup of applesauce(I have too many apples, my neighbor has an apple tree!!) :) Served it over brown rice. My meat eating husband even liked it!! :) - 10/14/10
EMILYBEMENT
look it up on line, I did! I will try anything, I think on the grill maybe better and might give it a crunch or crusty on the outside. Why not! - 4/26/09
MPSWEET1
Made it out on the grill, was terrific! - 4/26/09
CHEESECAKE34
Yum! Quick and easy. - 1/24/09
CBDACH
Really really easy and great taste. We had it over brown rice. - 10/23/08
SLM624
Yum! I cubed the tempeh, added bbq sauce, soy sauce, and garlic. I didn't have enough time to marinate, but I know its going to taste even better as leftovers tomorrow!

Ate 1.5 servings with sauted spinach. - 3/31/08
PUGCHICK
Amazing!! Even my DH, who does not like BBQ sauce, went back for seconds. Will definitely make again. - 1/23/08
KITZYLOVE
I did not care for this, you may as well just at BBQ sauce - 1/21/08
BLOND1E
Um no - 7/27/21
ELRIDDICK
Thanks for sharing - 6/19/21
CECTARR
Thanks - 7/5/20
PWILLOW1
Interesting but not something I would likely make again. - 7/1/20
SUSANBEAMON
I tried it. I won't do that again. - 6/30/20
LESSOFMOORE
Sounds interesting. - 11/21/19