Blackened Tempeh Recipe

Name: Blackened Tempeh Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 8-10 ounce block of tempeh, organic if possible; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or GF liquid aminos; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional); ½ teaspoon salt; 2-3 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Spice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4-6 leaves of lacinato kale, tough stems removed ( or use 3 cups pre-shredded kale ); 1 teaspoon oil; pinch salt,; lemon zest from ½ a lemon; 4 radishes, sliced (or sub cucumber slices… or ribbons are nice); 1 scallion, sliced; 1 avocado, sliced; ¼ cup pickled onions (optional); cilantro leaves (optional); Optional additions: sunflower sprouts or microgreens, large whole wheat tortillas; ⅓-½ cup vegan ranch dressing (or sub your favorite store-bought ranch); ½ -1 teaspoon cajun spice blend (or sub ¼ teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

This Blackened Tempeh is crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with bold Cajun flavor. Serve it over a hearty kale salad with avocado, radishes, pickled onions, and creamy vegan Cajun Ranch dressing, or tuck it into wraps for easy lunches and dinners!

Updated at: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:57:40 GMT