This tempeh, sautéed with spices, is a super-easy dish to add to any vegan dinner. Tempeh is firmer and tastier than tofu, with a nutty flavor and texture, and it is much healthier, too, making your meal rich in easy-to-digest protein and vitamin B12.
All the ingredients in this meal are very healthy.
What I created was a healthy marinade without sugar, unlike most of the recipes I see online. Sugar and beans do not go well together, as sugar makes beans difficult to digest. So this tempeh sauteed meal has no sugar.
Tempeh Sauteed Ingredients
Tempeh
Tempeh
is truly a nutritious superfood, rich in protein and vitamin B12. For vegans, it can be challenging to get enough B12. Beans and lentils are rich in nutrients and offer many health benefits, but they lack the essential vitamin B12. Tempeh has the same protein quality as meat, helps reduce cancer risk, is a powerful probiotic, supports weight loss, and more. Many have not heard of tempeh and have no idea what this food is.
Ginger
Ginger is a wonderful herb, a superfood full of health benefits. Spicy aromatic ginger adds a unique flavour to meals and beverages. The many wonderful health benefits of ginger also cause my body’s cells to glow with gratitude.
Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine have used ginger to help cure and prevent health problems for thousands of years. In the west, we are just learning how valuable it is. 7 Health Benefits of Ginger Make it a Superfood
Garlic
To get the most health benefits from Garlic, let it sit for at least 5 minutes after cutting, then eat or cook it. Waiting for 5 – 10 minutes allows the health-promoting allicin to form. If you do not let it sit, allicin will not form, so it is worth the wait.
Sometimes it is easier to use some Organic Freeze Dried Garlic with no chopping and peeling. This BioPure garlic is certified organic and sustainably grown on high-quality soils in northern Canada.
Onions
OnionsWHO recognizes that Onions help relieve symptoms such as coughs, congestion, asthma, and respiratory infections. Onions are rich in protective phytonutrients, vitamins, trace minerals, quercetin (an important flavonoid), chromium, and unique anti-inflammatory compounds.
Turmeric
If I had to choose just one herb or spice to increase my well-being and help me live a long, healthy life, it would be turmeric. It helps you when young, middle-aged, and old. It helps both men and women for different reasons. This yellow spice gives the tempeh a beautiful color, too.
Turmeric Curcumin 95% Curcuminoids with BioPerine and Ginger
QUALITY INGREDIENTS: Turmeric with Ginger is arguably one of the most powerful herbs on the planet. Curcumin, a primary compound in turmeric powder, has been reported to be among the most advantageous herbs.
Bragg Liquid Aminos
Bragg Liquid Aminos is a Certified NON-GMO liquid protein concentrate derived from healthy soybeans. Bragg Liquid Aminos are made from health-giving, NON-GMO soybeans and purified water. They are an excellent, healthy, gourmet replacement for Tamari and Soy Sauce.
As I don’t use sugar for my baking, I often use stevia, which is a healthy option. The stevia plant is incredibly sweet and also incredibly good for you. The leaf is 30 times as sweet as sugar, while the extract is 300-400 times as sweet. The best stevia will therefore be the one that retains some whole-food value and is water-based. Liquid forms will be less processed. Go here to learn How to Get the Best Stevia Without the Bitterness.
Coconut oil is actually very good for us. In tropical climates like Polynesia, Sri Lanka, and the Yucatán, colon problems are more common than in unsaturated-fat eaters. It is now accepted that there is good cholesterol and there are good saturated fats. Learn the 12 benefits of Coconut Oil, now declared an Amazing SuperFood.
Tempeh Sauteed with Spices and Garlic for Dinner Recipe
Here is the full recipe with all of the ingredients and directions. It is easy, give it a try.
Tempeh Sauteed with Spices and Garlic For a Vegan Dinner
Ingredients
- 8 oz or 227 gram packet organic tempeh
- 6 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Few drops of stevia
- 1 Tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos
- 2 Tbsp water
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil
- 3 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Cut the tempeh up into cubes
- Make your marinade.
- First put the turmeric, coriander, and ginger into a bowl.
- Now add the water, stevia and Braggs Aminos to the bowl.
- Mix well.
- Now toss the tempeh into the marinade.
- Marinade for 30 min to 2 hours in the fridge.
- Chop up the garlic.
- Heat up the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the tempeh and garlic and saute, stirring frequently.
- Saute for 10 to 12 minutes until well browned and fragrant.
- Serve hot with a sprinkling of green onions on top.
While you are making this, you can steam some vegetables, as I did to make a full dinner. I mixed the tempeh into the cooked vegetables, and it was delicious.
Delicious Vegan Tofu Recipes for You
Spicy Asian Shiitake Mushroom Soup with Fried Tofu – Try this hearty, very tasty shiitake mushroom stew. It is a wonderful vegan dinner meal. You can always leave out the chili if you do not like very spicy food, like me.
Tofu Kebabs are Delicious for Dinner and Are Vegan – Tofu kebabs are a great addition to any meal and are so yummy. They are filled with nutritious vegetables and protein-rich tofu. A great vegetarian addition to a barbecue this summer, too, especially for those wanting a vegan option.
Fresh Sprout Salad with Tofu for Lunch – This is a simple sprout salad with tofu that is easy and full of nutrients from the vegetables and lots of protein from the tofu. What makes it extra tasty is the crispy tofu. If you are very busy and just want a quick meal, then plain tofu will work too.
Crispy Tasty Tofu is a Great Addition to Meals – I enjoy adding it to meals. It adds a vegan protein, which is actually good for us. You can get tofu in most health food stores; it is also Bean Curd and can be bought in Chinese markets. Make sure it is organic and not GMO.
