Coconut Crusted Tempeh
This vegan-friendly dish features tempeh crusted in shredded coconut and spices, then baked until golden and crispy.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Soy milk - 1/2 cup
- Flour - 1/2 cup
- Shredded coconut - 1 cup
- Tempeh - 1 block, cut into strips
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine the shredded coconut, flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- In another dish, combine the soy milk and soy sauce.
- Dip each strip of tempeh into the soy milk mixture, then into the coconut mixture, pressing the coconut into the tempeh to make sure it sticks.
- Place the coated tempeh strips on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the coconut is golden and crispy.
- Serve the coconut crusted tempeh with your favorite dipping sauce.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g