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    Easy Vegan Marmite Baked Tempeh

    Published: May 25, 2020 · Modified: Jan 19, 2021 by Meesha · This post may contain affiliate links

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    An easy vegan Marmite baked tempeh that only requires 6 ingredients & 45 mins. Can be made oil-free & gluten-free. Perfect as a side dish or salad topper !

    Tempeh served on a plate with a fork beside it.

    Before becoming vegan, I have no idea what tempeh is. I was introduced to tempeh when researching for vegan recipe when I first turned vegan. At first, I thought that tempeh is this exotic ingredient that I have to find high and low for it. But alas, I soon found out that tempeh is literally sold in all markets and grocers. 🙂

    For those of you who have never tried tempeh before, I urge you to try it now ! Tempeh is one of the cheapest and most nutritious plant protein out there, and it is packed full of micronutrients. It also has a firm meaty texture to it, making tempeh a perfect meat substitute. Still feeling sceptical about tempeh ? All I have to say is try out this easy baked tempeh recipe ! It only requires 6 ingredients and 40 mins.

    A block of tempeh

    So, what exactly is tempeh and how to reduce its nutty flavor ?

    Surprisingly enough, tempeh is literally just fermented soy beans. Most of you may know its close relative - aka tofu, but not many of us ( or is it just me ?!) know what tempeh is. For all my health nuts out there, tempeh is a very nutritious and healthy food. It is less processed and higher in protein compared to tofu. ( Well, there is of course there is nothing wrong with eating tofu). The downside is, tempeh has a strong nutty flavor that some do not like. To reduce its " nutty " flavor, try steaming them in boiling water for about 10 minutes.

    What is Marmite, then ?

    I am sure that many of you had heard of Marmite. Marmite is actually yeast extract and is a byproduct of brewing beer. It originates from the UK but I am pretty sure you can find it anywhere now. For Marmite, little does really goes a long way. Its flavor is very intense, if I must say so myself.

    A close up shot of a fork forking out a piece of tempeh

    Marmite vs Vegemite

    I used to think that Marmite and Vegemite are the same thing, until one of my followers called me out about it on Instagram. After doing some research ( or Google search, if you will ), here is my conclusion on the difference between both of them.

    First of all, Marmite is from British, While Vegemite is a product of Australia. Both of them are mainly made up of yeast extract, but Vegemite contains additional vegetables and spices that make it different from Marmite. They both are salty and savory with a hint of umami when it comes to taste, but Vegemite has a slight hint of bitterness to it.

    Whick one taste better, though ? It all comes down to personal preference. I prefer Marmite as I grew up eating them, but that is only my personal opinion. The good news is, both marmite and Vegemite works well in this recipe, so just use whichever you have on hand !

    This baked Marmite tempeh is a great place to start for those of you who are new to Mamite. There is only a hint of Marmite flavor in it that you can barely taste it. Even though I grew up eating Marmite ( for my fellow Chinese out there, do you put Marmite in your congee or is it just me ?! ) , I still cant tolerate eating it straight without diluting it with something.

    How to make

    Start of by combining the Marmite, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and sesame oil to make the marinade for the tempeh. Toss the marinade into the cubed tempeh and toss to coat. Let is sit for at least 20 mins. ( Remember, the longer you marinade your tempeh, the more flavourful your tempeh will be ! )

    Tempeh marinating in a purple deep plate

    Preheat oven to 150c and arrange the tempeh onto a lined baking tray.Bake it in the oven for about 20-25 mins or until the tempeh is perfectly caramelised . Serve it however you like ! My favourite way to enjoy them is to serve them together with a carb sources, veggies and dressing to make a balanced Buddha bowl !

    A nourish bowl consisting of sweet potatoes, stir-fry celery, cheery tomatoes, baked tempeh and chopped greens

    Here are more easy vegan mains that you may like :

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    Easy Vegan Marmite Baked Tempeh

    Meesha
    An easy Marmite baked tempeh recipe that only requires 6 ingredients & 45 mins. Can be made oil-free & gluten-free. Perfect as a side dish or salad topper !
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 290 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 block tempeh ( about 250g )
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce ( or tamari )
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup ( or other liquid sweetener of choice )
    • 1 teaspoon marmite*
    • 1 teaspoon shaoxing wine ( optional )
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    Instructions
     

    • Start by cutting the tempeh into small squares.
    • Combine rest of the ingredients and mix well. This will be your marinade.
    • Toss the marinade into the tempeh until tempeh is fully coated. Let it marinade for at least 20 mins.
    • Preheat oven to 150c. In the meantime, arrange the tempeh onto a lined baking tray.
    • Let it bake in the oven for 20-25 mins, or until the tempeh is slightly camarelised.
    • Serve it and enjoy !

    Notes

    *Feel free to substitute the Marmite for Vegemite. 
    Tempeh can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 290kcal

    Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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    Comments

    1. kristin

      May 26, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      had this for dinner w my parents ! they agreed that they loved it (probably shldve baked them a little longer but i was impatient haha) i thought the seasoning was on point ! great recipe mee sha 🙂

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      • meesha

        May 28, 2020 at 9:33 am

        So happy to know that you and your family enjoyed it !

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