Best Basic Tempeh Recipes
BASIC OVEN-BAKED MARINATED TEMPEH
Although the marinade sounds similar to several of those given for tofu, it's just different enough that, when used on the completely different tempeh, you have a wholly distinct, and wholly delicious, dish. This is a base preparation. Use the baked tempeh as part of a component plate, sauced or unsauced, cut up as the filling for spring rolls with tempeh, added to a vegetable stir-fry, or as the centerpiece of a hearty sandwich.
Provided by Crescent Dragonwagon
Yield Serves 3 to 4 as a main course, possibly many more if used in a stir-fry, spring rolls, pasta dish, or casserole
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Combine the tamari, vinegar, and Pickapeppa in a nonreactive dish and stir to combine. If using additional seasoning (see below), add it here. Add the tempeh. Marinate at room temperature, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes to 1 hour or refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- 2. Fifteen minutes before you are ready to cook the tempeh, preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 3. Place the marinated tempeh pieces on a nonstick baking sheet or one that has been sprayed with cooking spray, allowing plenty of air space between chunks. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, then flip the pieces over and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and use as desired.
- Seasoning Tempeh
- The above is a basic recipe, designed to be compatible with almost any finished recipe. But the marinade can certainly be zapped up to good effect.
- Try any one to three of the following additions:
- • 1 to 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- • 1 to 2 teaspoons peeled grated ginger
- • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
- • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- • 1 to 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
- • 1 tablespoon ketchup or tomato paste
BASIC SCRAMBLED TEMPEH
From Isa Chandra Moskowitz's book, Vegan Brunch. This is a refreshing change of pace for breakfast time, but would make a great meal at any time of day. She suggests that steaming the tempeh before preparing this recipe gives it a juicier texture and reduces the bitterness of tempeh. I steamed it for five minutes with 2 tablespoons of water in the microwave, but if you like a stronger tempeh flavor you can skip that.
Provided by Prose
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Saute the tempeh in 2 tablespoons olive oil for about 7 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned.
- Add red bell pepper and onion and drizzle in remaining oil. Saute for about 5 minutes until veggies are softened but still slightly crunchy. Add garlic and thyme and saute for 2 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add greens and saute until just wilted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 158.4, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2, Protein 21.7
BASIC TEMPEH 101
After sauteing the tempeh you may use it in a variety of ways - cut into1 1/4" pieces, spear with a tooth pick and serve as an appetizer with any oriental dipping sauce - or stir fry veggies and add the tempeh instead of meat- you may even add the cut up tempeh to a favorite pasta sauce and serve it over pasta. I am not vegetarian but I enjoy tempeh dishes. The original tempeh 101 recipe was on the back of a "Turtle Bay" Tempeh label (excellent tempeh) Try something new you'll love it If you wish bake the tempeh in a 375 oven for apprx 20 minutes or until it is golden.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the cut tempeh strips into the marinade for 20 to 45 minutes.
- Drain whatever fluid is left& saute the tempeh in the sesame oil over medium heat until golden.
- Remove from heat, place on paper towel to remove any excess oil.
- You may now use the tempeh in a variety of ways (see description).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.1, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Sodium 2027.6, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 25
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