Tempeh Kebabs with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• For the tempeh kebabs:
• 16 ounces tempeh (two 8-ounce packages), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  
• 1 large red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch-squares
  
• 1 large zucchini, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  
• 1 large white or yellow onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  
• 8 ounces white mushrooms, washed and trimmed
  

• For the barbecue sauce:
• one 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  
• 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
  
• 1 dash red pepper flakes