Jamaican Jerk Tempeh
When preparing chile peppers, such as habanero, wear plastic gloves so the volatile oils will not get on your skin. Also be sure to clean the cutting board and knife well before proceeding with recipe.
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When preparing chile peppers, such as habanero, wear plastic gloves so the volatile oils will not get on your skin. Also be sure to clean the cutting board and knife well before proceeding with recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and light green parts)
- 1/2 small habanero chile, seeded and minced
- 11/2 tsp. salt
- 11/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 11/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup apricot juice
- 2 Tbs. pure maple syrup
- 2 (8-oz.) pkgs. tempeh, each cut cross-wise into 10 thin strips
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare marinade: In medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients except tempeh. Pour into large, shallow baking dish.
Add tempeh, turning to coat. Cover and bake, 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 229
- Carbohydrate Content 23 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 10 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 541 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g