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Barbecue Tempeh Skewers

Vegetarians, rejoice! Heading into a summer barbecue as a vegetarian can oftentimes leave you feeling disappointed—and hungry! This tempeh recipe might even be more popular than the shrimp skewers at your cookout!

Ingredients (for 4-6 skewers):

• 1 block (about 8 oz) tempeh, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 min.

Instructions:

1. Cut the tempeh block into 1-inch cubes. You should get about 16-20 cubes from an 8oz block of tempeh.
2. In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Place the tempeh cubes in a shallow dish or a large resealable plastic bag.
4. Pour the marinade over the tempeh, making sure all the cubes are evenly coated.
5. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 min. You can marinate them for up to 2 hours for more flavor.
6. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
7. Remove the tempeh cubes from the marinade, reserving any excess marinade for basting.
8. Thread the tempeh cubes onto the soaked bamboo skewers, leaving a little space between each cube.
9. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
10. Place the tempeh skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 min. per side, or until the tempeh is heated through and has defined grill marks.
11. If desired, you can brush the tempeh skewers with the reserved marinade while grilling for extra flavor.
12. Once the tempeh skewers are cooked through and nicely charred, remove them from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
13. Serve fresh from the grill, and enjoy!