This freeze-friendly vegan meal is quickly marinated before freezing, allowing protein-rich tempeh to soak up the sweet and sour sauce. When it’s time to cook, simply thaw and dump on a sheet pan for a plant-based meal that’s ready in 30 minutes!
Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Add tempeh, pineapple, onion, and bell pepper to a 1-gallon zip-top bag. Pour sauce over ingredients in a bag and, seal it thoroughly, and marinate in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Transfer to freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator 24 hours prior to cooking.
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Pour sweet and sour tempeh onto a medium baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Add 1 cup of brown rice to 4 MPOF black containers and divide sweet and sour tempeh beside brown rice. Top with cilantro and refrigerate until serving.