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Recipe of the Week - Tempeh and Vegetables

Teresa Long - January 31, 2008

This week’s recipe is Tempeh and Vegetables stir fry. Tempeh is made from soybeans and is a complete protein. Tempeh is a good alternative to tofu and can be more easily digested. This is an easy recipe for midweek dinners and you can use any vegetables you wish. Serve with basmati rice or cous cous. Enjoy.

1 lb. soy tempeh, cubed
1 ½ tablespoon ghee or sesame oil
1/4 cup tamari or Bragg’s liquid aminos
1 cup vegetable stock
1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
1 leek, white part, diced
1 small red bell pepper, julienne
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup green beans, ends trimmed
1 cup broccoli florets
3 cups fresh spinach

Heat a sauté pan on medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the ghee or sesame oil and tempeh. Let cook for about 5 minutes and then add 2 tablespoons of tamari or Bragg’s liquid aminos and ¼ cup of the vegetable stock. Let cook for 5 minutes. Remove the tempeh and place into a bowl and set aside. Reheat the sauté pan and add ½ tablespoon of the ghee or sesame oil, ginger, garlic, red chili flakes and leek. Let sauté for 2 minutes and add the red bell pepper, carrots, green beans and broccoli and ¾ cup of vegetable stock. Cover with a lid and let cook for 5 minutes on medium low heat. Add the spinach 2 tablespoons of the tamari or Bragg’s liquid aminos and the cooked tempeh.

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Posted by Teresa Long at January 31, 2008 01:53 AM

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