Baked Tempeh With Peanut Sauce
Are you in search of a simple vegetarian or vegan dish? Your search ends here! This delectable baked tempeh is covered in a delicious and addictive peanut sauce. It's paired with roasted broccoli and white rice, making it a fast and satisfying dinner option. The luscious peanut sauce serves as both a marinade and a flavorful coating, resulting in perfectly crispy and flavorful tempeh.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. finely grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. tempeh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 lb. broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets, about 8 cups
- 6 tbsp. vegetable or olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes until smooth. Add a few tablespoons of water to thin consistency. Add tempeh to marinade and toss to coat.
- Marinate at room temperature, turning occasionally, at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour or refrigerated overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425° with a rack in the upper and lower third. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and scrape tempeh and the marinade onto the baking sheet, spread into an even layer.
- On a separate rimmed baking sheet, toss the broccoli with 2 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake with the tempeh on the top shelf and broccoli on the bottom, 10 minutes. Rotate trays and flip tempeh. Bake until 8 to 10 minutes more until tempeh is crisp and broccoli is tender and golden in spots.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk remaining 4 tablespoons of oil and lime juice until combined. Season with salt and pepper and stir in cilantro and sesame seeds.
- Serve tempeh and broccoli over rice and drizzle with dressing.
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