Maple Dijon Tempeh Roast

Author: Madly Delicious

This Maple Dijon Tempeh Roast is a simple, flavorful plant-based main. Steamed tempeh is marinated in a sweet, tangy maple-Dijon sauce and roasted until golden and caramelized. It’s easy, high-protein, and great with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables and could be the star of your holiday table.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Marinating Time (minimum) 30

Total Time 1 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American-Inspired, Modern-Inspired

Servings

Equipment

Small sheet pan
Skillet with lid (for steaming the tempeh)
Pastry brush

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) block of tempeh, cut into two equal pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1½ tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lite soy sauce (or tamari)
Splash of balsamic vinegar
1 small garlic clove, grated
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup water (for steaming the tempeh)

Instructions

Steam the tempeh: Add the two pieces of tempeh to a skillet with ½ cup water. Cover with a lid, set the heat to medium, and steam for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a plate, and let cool for about 5 minutes.
Make the marinade: In a shallow dish, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1½ tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp lite soy sauce, a splash of balsamic vinegar, 1 small grated garlic clove, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp dried thyme, plus salt and pepper. The mixture will be thick — that’s exactly right.
Marinate: Add the steamed tempeh to the marinade and flip to coat all sides. Let it marinate for 30 minutes. During the last 10 minutes, turn the pieces over so both sides absorb the sauce evenly and the oven to 400°F (204°C) so it’s ready to go.
Roast: Line a small sheet pan with parchment. Transfer the marinated tempeh to the pan and brush the tops with some of the sauce. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through and basting again.
Finish: Transfer the roasted tempeh to a plate and brush with any remaining maple-Dijon sauce before serving.

Notes

Steaming

Steaming the tempeh helps remove any bitterness and lets it soak up more of the maple-Dijon flavor. Don’t skip this step for the best texture.

Marinating

Tempeh can be marinated longer (up to a few hours). The flavor only gets better.

Reheating

Leftovers keep well and reheat best in a skillet or toaster oven to maintain the crisp edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 piece tempeh roastCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 330mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 60IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 2.6mg

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