Sweet and Spicy Cilantro Tempeh

Happy Memorial Day! If you are hosting a BBQ or heading out to one that asked you to “bring something to throw on the grill” then you will love this grilled tempeh recipe.  This is one of my favorite ways to eat tempeh. This tempeh stays moist by putting it back into the sweet and spicy marinade after it is grilled.

Serves 4-6
Preparation Time: 60 + minutes (from marinating)
Cooking time: 20 minutes

16 oz tempeh, sliced into thick strips

1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup orange juice
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
pinch or two red pepper flakes
salt and pepper (don’t leave these out…just a pinch of each makes a difference)

Steam tempeh strips in a steamer basket for 15 minutes. Mix together oil, orange juice, cilantro, garlic and spices in a food processor or blender. Pour marinade over steamed tempeh and marinate for at least 30-60 minutes. Reserving marinade, grill tempeh for 5 minutes on each side or until done (don’t overgrill or it will get dry). Pour remaining marinade overtop and serve.

HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY WEEKEND! ~Jennifer

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