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New Year’s Eve Bites: Tempeh Skewers for Every Taste

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These Golden Tempeh Skewers are a crowd-pleasing New Year’s Eve bite — simple, versatile, and full of vibrant flavour. Start with a golden tempeh base and finish with one of three festive toppings: herb relish, pomegranate-sesame crunch, or peanut + vegan caramel. Perfect for any celebration.

INGREDIENTS

For the Golden Tempeh Skewers (your base recipe)

  • 1 block Noble Bean Tempeh (240 g), cut into 1 inch sticks

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Wooden skewers

    Note for dessert versions:
    Leave out the garlic powder and keep the marinade neutral. This creates the perfect base for sweet toppings like caramel or fruit.

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TOPPING #1: Green Herb Relish

  • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley or cilantro

  • 1 small shallot, finely minced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice

  • Salt & pepper

  • Chili flakes (optional)

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TOPPING #2: Pomegranate, Microgreens & Sesame

  • ¼–â…“ cup fresh pomegranate seeds

  • Microgreens (sunflower, radish, etc.)

  • ½ tsp toasted sesame seeds

  • Optional: tiny drizzle of maple

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TOPPING #3: Peanut Crunch + Vegan Caramel Drizzle

  • 2–3 tbsp salted caramel sauce (store-bought works)

  • 1 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts

15 minutes prep +
cooking time : 10 minutes 

4 servings

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the tempeh: Slice the tempeh into long strips and thread onto skewers.

2. Marinade: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, oil, maple syrup, vinegar, and garlic powder. Place the tempeh skewers in the marinade.
Let sit 30 minutes (or longer for deeper flavour).

3. Cook: Heat a skillet with a little oil. Sear skewers 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and caramelized.

4. Top with one of the 3 toppings below.

 

TOPPING #1: Green Herb Relish

1. Mix herbs, onion, oil, citrus, and seasoning.

2. Spoon a small amount on each warm skewer.

3. Garnish with microgreens if desired.
 

TOPPING #2: Pomegranate, Microgreens & Sesame

1. Top each skewer with a spoonful of pomegranate seeds.

2. Add a few microgreens for freshness.

3. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to finish.
 

TOPPING #3: Peanut Crunch + Vegan Caramel Drizzle

1. Warm salted caramel in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.

2. Drizzle over the tempeh

3. Add crunch: Sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts on top so they adhere to the caramel.

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