Description
A vibrantly flavorful, wholesome, and incredibly easy sheet pan meal featuring crispy baked tempeh and roasted vegetables, all drizzled with a warm and aromatic cinnamon tahini sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) block tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch cubes or triangles
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
1/2 red onion, cut into wedges
Salt to taste
For the Cinnamon Tahini Sauce:
1/4 cup tahini
3-5 tbsp warm water
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. If desired, steam tempeh for 10 minutes, then pat dry and cut into cubes or triangles.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, soy sauce/tamari, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Add tempeh cubes and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Step 3: While tempeh marinates, chop broccoli, bell peppers, and red onion into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
Step 4: In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
Step 5: Spread the marinated tempeh and seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure not to overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary for proper roasting.
Step 6: Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping the tempeh and vegetables halfway through. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred, and tempeh is golden brown.
Step 7: While roasting, prepare the cinnamon tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, starting with 3 tablespoons of warm water, maple syrup, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add more water, a teaspoon at a time, until the sauce is pourable but still creamy.
Step 8: Once roasted, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Drizzle generously with the cinnamon tahini sauce.
Step 9: Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious sheet pan tempeh and vegetables with cinnamon tahini sauce!
Notes
For best flavor absorption, consider steaming the tempeh for 10 minutes before marinating. Don't overcrowd the sheet pan to ensure vegetables roast, not steam. Adjust spice levels in the tahini sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian & Vegan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg