Name: Herbed Tempeh Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: ¼ cup peanut butter; 3 tbsp soy sauce; ½ tsp chili paste; 2 tbsp agave nectar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 16 oz tempeh; 1 large bell pepper; 1/3 cup red onion, sliced into wedges; ¼ tsp oregano; ¼ tsp basil; ½ tsp onion salt; 1 tbsp olive oil

These Herbed Tempeh Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce are the simple and versatile meal you need in your recipe rotation!

These Herbed Tempeh Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce will be on repeat all summer long. Enjoy these fresh from the grill during your summer barbecue, or throw them in the oven for a year-round meatless dinner. They’re also super versatile! Feel free to swap the suggested vegetables for what’s in season, or for your favorites!

Swaps by season:

Summer: My favorite summer produce swaps for these skewers include zucchini, summer squash, cherry tomatoes, and shallots. Or stick with the original recipe!
Fall: Try swapping the below veggies for delicata squash, brussels sprouts, or leeks for a fall-harvest take on these skewers!
Winter: winter in Minnesota can feel scarce with produce, so I recommend trying eggplant and yellow onions if you can’t get your hands on beautiful bell peppers or red onion.
Spring: springtime is what fresh produce dreams are made of! Head on over to the farmer’s market and go nuts. Look for asparagus, radishes, or tomatoes for a bright and fresh take on this recipe.

So let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

16 oz tempeh
1 large bell pepper
1/3 cup red onion, sliced into wedges
¼ tsp oregano
¼ tsp basil
½ tsp onion salt

1 tbsp olive oil

Peanut Sauce

¼ cup peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp chili paste
2 tbsp agave nectar
1 clove garlic, minced

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 Fahrenheit.
Cube tempeh, cut bell pepper and red onion into roughly 1×1 inch sections.
In a large bowl, add olive oil, oregano, basil, onion salt, and the chopped tempeh and vegetables. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Using metal skewers, assemble skewers by puncturing through the center and alternating tempeh and vegetable chunks until all of the components are on the skewers.
Spread on a baking sheet lined and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until peppers are tender and tempeh is slightly golden.
While skewers are cooking, make peanut sauce. Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chli paste, agave, and garlic.
1. Note: you may want to melt the peanut butter in the microwave so it is smooth and runny for best results.
Remove skewers from the oven and enjoy your Herbed Tempeh Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce!

Note: these skewers are also great for the grill during those summer weekend barbecues! Simply assemble them and cook them over your grill until veggies are reach desired tenderness and tempeh appears slightly golden.

These Herbed Tempeh Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce are the simple and versatile meal you need in your recipe rotation!