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Nutritional Yeast Tempeh

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This Nutritional Yeast Tempeh is crispy, savory, and packed with umami flavor. Perfect as a protein-rich snack, salad topper, or plant-based main dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 block (about 227g or 8oz) tempeh
  • 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • heaping ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • heaping ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • heaping ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 to 4 teaspoons unsweetened unflavoured dairy-free milk or water

Instructions

  1. If using an oven, preheat to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. If using an air fryer, no preheating or lining is necessary.
  2. Break the tempeh into irregular bite-sized chunky pieces and place them into a bowl.
  3. Sprinkle the nutritional yeast, cornstarch, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder over the tempeh. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Drizzle over 3 teaspoons of dairy-free milk and toss gently again until the seasonings lightly stick to the tempeh. Add another teaspoon if needed to moisten any dry spots.
  5. Spread the coated tempeh pieces onto the prepared baking tray or into the air fryer basket, leaving space around each piece.
  6. Bake for about 25 minutes in the oven, or air fry for about 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), until golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Use unsweetened and unflavoured dairy-free milk for the best flavor.
  • Water can be substituted for dairy-free milk if needed.
  • Serve over salads, grain bowls, or wraps for extra protein and crunch.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.

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