Cut: Decide how you want to cut your tempeh - triangles, cubes, slices, or crumbled with a box grater*.
Steam: Prepare a pot of boiling water with a steamer basket on top. Set tempeh inside, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes (this removes a lot of the natural bitter flavor tempeh has).
Marinate: Choose a flavor to marinate your tempeh in (8 tempeh marinade flavors here). Let marinate for 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
Cook: Arrange tempeh in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (204°C) for about 15 minutes.
Notes
*Crumbled tempeh, unlike the other ways of cutting, is best cooked on the stove! Simply add to a pan with a splash of oil (and your favorite spices) over medium heat and cook until soft. Here's our guide to cooking crumbled tempeh.