Name: Easy BBQ Tempeh & 5-Minute Slaw
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 package tempeh (cut into triangles, cubes, or slabs); 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (storebought); 2 cups shredded cabbage (or kale, or a mix of both); 1 grated carrot (optional); 1 tbsp vegan mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise if not vegan); 1 tbsp white vinegar (or lemon juice, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, or red wine vinegar); 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley); 1 tsp sunflower seeds (or other seeds of choice, optional); 1 tsp dried cranberries (optional, if you have them, or substitute grated apple or a drizzle of honey for a little sweetness)

This easy bbq tempeh and slaw is one of my favorite weeknight meals. It comes together in under 20 minutes, and is packed with flavor reminiscent of summer picnics. This is also a perfect vegetarian option for a summer cookout, and is beautifully paired with some sweet grilled corn.

More Easy Weeknight Dinners:

If you make this easy bbq tempeh and slaw, leave a star rating or comment below! Your feedback is so helpful to me and other readers. You can also tag me in your meal pics on Instagram @katiesconsciouskitchen, or join my free private facebook group to share your creations and inspire others! I love to see what you all are making.

Easy BBQ Tempeh & 5-Minute Slaw

This is a perfect vegetarian option for a summer cookout or an easy weeknight dinner.

5 from 1 vote

Print Pin Ratings & Comments

Active Time: 10 minutes

Inactive Time: 10 minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

BBQ Tempeh

1 package tempeh, cut into triangles, cubes, or slabs
1/2 cup BBQ sauce, storebought

5-Minute Slaw

2 cups shredded cabbage, or kale, or a mix of both
1 grated carrot, optional
1 tbsp vegan mayonnaise, or regular mayonnaise if not vegan
1 tbsp white vinegar, or lemon juice, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, or red wine vinegar
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, or parsley
1 tsp sunflower seeds, or other seeds of choice, optional
1 tsp dried cranberries, optional, if you have them, or substitute grated apple or a drizzle of honey for a little sweetness

Useful Equipment

Parchment Paper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the tempeh on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush it with about half of the BBQ sauce.
Bake for 5-7 minutes, until beginning to dry out. Remove from the oven and brush the rest of the sauce on the tempeh, then return it to the oven for another 2-3 minutes. Adding sauce in two layers like this improves the flavor and texture, and prevents the tempeh from drying out.
To make the slaw, toss all the ingredients together and let sit for 5 minutes or so, for the veggies to soften and absorb the dressing. This slaw can also be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated until mealtime.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 223kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 39g (13%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Sodium: 808mg (35%)Potassium: 402mg (11%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 29g (32%)Vitamin A: 5325IU (107%)Vitamin C: 28mg (34%)Calcium: 65mg (7%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Want to Save this Recipe?Become a KCK member to create your own digital cookbooks, access my full recipe library, get my customizable weekly meal plans, and automatically generate grocery lists! Learn More →