Category: Tofu, Tempeh

“Tempeh is a traditional soy product originating from Indonesia. It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form. Tempeh is unique among major traditional soy foods in that it is the only one that did not originate from Greater Chinese cuisine.” –Wikipedia

Rich and nutty, tempeh packs 31 grams of … Read more

Tempeh is a great source of protein, racking up 31 grams per cup. Packaged tempeh needs a little cooking to finish off its semi-cooked state, so here’s a recipe that adds some browning and a bit of additional flavor. Now it’s all ready to add to your favorite dishes…

Sautéed Tempeh No. 1

1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 … Read more

This recipe was the product of freezer scavenging that originally featured chicken. Now that we’re eating a plant-based diet, I’ve translated it into a tempeh version. I found some tiny cubes of frozen organic mango that my sweetie bought at our local co-op, along with a bag of small triangles of pineapple, and hmmmm…I sensed a tropical theme emerging…

Coconut … Read more

Here’s a vegan version of my Pollo Con Naranja, featuring tempeh. It’s delicious! Want something a bit lighter? Try firm tofu.

Tempeh Con Naranja
4-5 servings

Brown rice (1 part brown rice to 2 parts water)

Snow peas as a side dish

1 pound tempeh, cut into 1/2” slices
1 teaspoon sesame oil

SAUCE
4 ripe oranges, juiced
1-2 tablespoons … Read more