Guest guest Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Verla, I like the idea of trying it in a stew! Please let us know how it turns out. I might try that using a mushroom broth... Heather There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. --Albert Einstein ________________________________ joysday2000 <verlavester Wed, October 7, 2009 12:05:20 PM Re: Tempeh Prep Heather, The way I have been fixing it, which I like the taste of, is to roast it in the oven with root vegetables. Not sure how the beans would work in there. I think of beans as needing some kind of sauce, so maybe I could turn this into more of a stew, with some beef bouillon, which real vegetarians probably don't eat, but since I am cutting out the meat as a health benefit I think it would be okay for me. I am nevertheless pleased to say that I now have three vegetarian meals a week. The tempeh, a tofu stir fry, and an egg-spinach- whatever else might be good in there- eans-and-salsa fritatta shall we call it? I'm still watching for ideas here though. Verla , Heather Butler <hawaiihmb@. ..> wrote: > > Verla, sounds yummy! Maybe you can use some canned beans as part of the protein instead of two packets of tempeh to save a bit on the expenses? > Heather > > There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. > --Albert Einstein > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > joysday2000 <verlavester@ ...> > > Thursday, October 1, 2009 10:05:04 AM > Re: Tempeh Prep > > > Heather, > > I did a second try on tempeh this past week myself. I broke and crumbled it and then marinated it in a hot sauce with a little vinegar and oil added. I roasted it with root veggies again, since I really liked the veggie part last time. It was fairly good. However, I did use two packages, which made it more a lot more expensive than I usually spend for a meal. > > Still, progress. > > Verla > > , Heather Butler <hawaiihmb@ ..> wrote: > > > > I once again am trying tempeh. I am determined to find a way I like it . I steamed it for a bit yesterday. I don't think it was as long as was suggested here (I was guessing and did 5-10 minutes), so we'll see if it makes a difference. I used it to make an Indian curry, half chickpea, half tempeh. Served with curried brown basmati rice and peas, and swiss chard sauteed with indian spices. I am excited to try it and feeling hopeful about liking the tempeh! I figure if it isn't the focal point of the meal perhaps it will be ok. > > > > Heather > > > > There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. > > --Albert Einstein > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > joysday2000 <verlavester@ ...> > > > > Monday, September 21, 2009 10:00:47 AM > > Re: Tempeh Prep > > > > > > Mel, > > > > I appreciate reading this. I purchased my tempeh but it looks a little intimidating and unappetizing (sorry folks, that's the truth from behind my eyeballs!) > > > > I will marinate and roast it with some root veggies and have it for dinner tonight. > > > > My 3 vegetarian meals last week worked out okay, but I'm still working on the 'flavor' part. And I'm expecting this to be a learning process, so it's not a problem. > > > > My stir fry tofu meal was fine, not as much flavor as I would like, but I will increase the seasoning next time. My next meal was hard boiled eggs chopped and added to Amy's lentil soup. To get enough protein, it turned out to be a huge bowl of egg-lentil soup, lol, and not my best ever meal, but it worked really well in holding me from lunch to dinner, my hardest time to remain satisfied. So that was good. > > > > And my third vegetarian meal was kind of cheating because I made a spinach omelet with tomatoes and onions and had it with brown rice. This is a meal I occasionally make for breakfast, so it wasn't venturing into something new, but I know there is lots of time for that. > > > > Tempeh tonight!! > > > > Verla > > > > , " mel8239 " <shaggypoo.chaos@ ....> wrote: > > > > > > I do love tempeh, & what I do is marinade in oil & a dash of balsamic, then roast with a whole garlic bulb. > > > > > > Serve with the roasted garlic. > > > > > > Fantastic. > > > > > > Great cold too & very portable [as a slab]. > > > > > > Mel , " cinziatre " <cmarchesani@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > OK, I wouldn't eat it straight from the bag... > > > > > > > > > > > > > I agree with Anne here. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I've recently started steaming it in the insert in my rice cooker. > > > > > That gives a different, softer texture. Again, I slice it first, and > > > > > then put the steamed tempeh in with whatever I am sauteing or > > > > > simmering. > > > > > > > > > > > > > I too steam or cook it in water. This is my favorite way -- makes it softer so it absorbs liquids better. Also makes the flavor a little different compared with frying it. > > > > > > > > I usually cube it, steam it for about 20 mins then throw it into a Thai-style curry (coconut milk, curry paste, veggies) or a plain veggie soup. I've also used it right out of the steamer, with some kind of sauce on it. > > > > > > > > I like it in chili or tomato sauce (crumbled after some steaming then cooked a bit more in the chili/sauce) . > > > > > > > > Various brands/flavors taste a bit different, so you might want to try more than one. It *does* have a distinct flavor, which I can deal with...some folks will just never like it. > > > > > > > > Cinzia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Esther, I've found even after 8 years in the program it is helpful to go back and revisit the steps. I like to take them one by one, really focus on one for a bit then move to the next. Helps me stay even! heather There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. --Albert Einstein ________________________________ Esther Artiles <Eartiles20 Tue, October 6, 2009 7:00:51 AM Re: Re: Tempeh Prep Thanks! Yes, but I think I went through the steps too quickly so I started again. I've been feeling a lot better and haven't craved any sugar for the past week! Instead of the potato I have oatmeal at night and I feel great when I get up in the morning. Best, Esther --- On Mon, 10/5/09, Heather Butler <hawaiihmb > wrote: Heather Butler <hawaiihmb > Re: Re: Tempeh Prep Monday, October 5, 2009, 8:12 AM Hi Esther, welcome!!! Have you worked through all the steps yet? Heather There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle.. The other is as though everything is a miracle. --Albert Einstein ____________ _________ _________ __ Esther Artiles <Eartiles20> Friday, October 2, 2009 8:06:58 AM Re: Re: Tempeh Prep Hi Everyone, Thank you, for all of your great ideas there really helpful! I joined the group about a month ago but I fell off the sugar wagon, it started with a glass of wine, and it went down hill from there, but I've been off sugar this whole week and I feel great! I just have to keep reminding myself how great it feels to be off sugar!!, and reading all your great ideas really help! I haven't tried tempeh yet but I will buy some this weekend and try a different recipe. I will keep everyone posted Thanks Again Esther Esther --- On Thu, 10/1/09, yogabob7@roadrunner .com <yogabob7@roadrunne r .com> wrote: yogabob7@roadrunner .com <yogabob7@roadrunne r .com> Re: Re: Tempeh Prep Thursday, October 1, 2009, 4:43 PM Verla, My hats off to ya. Bob Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® " joysday2000 " <verlavester@ gmail.com> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:05:04 Re: Tempeh Prep Heather, I did a second try on tempeh this past week myself. I broke and crumbled it and then marinated it in a hot sauce with a little vinegar and oil added. I roasted it with root veggies again, since I really liked the veggie part last time. It was fairly good. However, I did use two packages, which made it more a lot more expensive than I usually spend for a meal. Still, progress. Verla , Heather Butler <hawaiihmb@. ..> wrote: > > I once again am trying tempeh. I am determined to find a way I like it ... I steamed it for a bit yesterday. I don't think it was as long as was suggested here (I was guessing and did 5-10 minutes), so we'll see if it makes a difference. I used it to make an Indian curry, half chickpea, half tempeh. Served with curried brown basmati rice and peas, and swiss chard sauteed with indian spices. I am excited to try it and feeling hopeful about liking the tempeh! I figure if it isn't the focal point of the meal perhaps it will be ok. > > Heather > > There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. > --Albert Einstein > > > > >___________ _________ _________ ___ > joysday2000 <verlavester@ ...> > > Monday, September 21, 2009 10:00:47 AM > Re: Tempeh Prep > > > Mel, > > I appreciate reading this. I purchased my tempeh but it looks a little intimidating and unappetizing (sorry folks, that's the truth from behind my eyeballs!) > > I will marinate and roast it with some root veggies and have it for dinner tonight. > > My 3 vegetarian meals last week worked out okay, but I'm still working on the 'flavor' part. And I'm expecting this to be a learning process, so it's not a problem. > > My stir fry tofu meal was fine, not as much flavor as I would like, but I will increase the seasoning next time. My next meal was hard boiled eggs chopped and added to Amy's lentil soup. To get enough protein, it turned out to be a huge bowl of egg-lentil soup, lol, and not my best ever meal, but it worked really well in holding me from lunch to dinner, my hardest time to remain satisfied. So that was good. > > And my third vegetarian meal was kind of cheating because I made a spinach omelet with tomatoes and onions and had it with brown rice. This is a meal I occasionally make for breakfast, so it wasn't venturing into something new, but I know there is lots of time for that. > > Tempeh tonight!! > > Verla > > , " mel8239 " <shaggypoo.chaos@ ......> wrote: > > > > I do love tempeh, & what I do is marinade in oil & a dash of balsamic, then roast with a whole garlic bulb. > > > > Serve with the roasted garlic. > > > > Fantastic. > > > > Great cold too & very portable [as a slab]. > > > > Mel , " cinziatre " <cmarchesani@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > OK, I wouldn't eat it straight from the bag... > > > > > > > > > > I agree with Anne here. > > > > > > > > > > > I've recently started steaming it in the insert in my rice cooker. > > > > That gives a different, softer texture. Again, I slice it first, and > > > > then put the steamed tempeh in with whatever I am sauteing or > > > > simmering. > > > > > > > > > > I too steam or cook it in water. This is my favorite way -- makes it softer so it absorbs liquids better. Also makes the flavor a little different compared with frying it. > > > > > > I usually cube it, steam it for about 20 mins then throw it into a Thai-style curry (coconut milk, curry paste, veggies) or a plain veggie soup. I've also used it right out of the steamer, with some kind of sauce on it. > > > > > > I like it in chili or tomato sauce (crumbled after some steaming then cooked a bit more in the chili/sauce) . > > > > > > Various brands/flavors taste a bit different, so you might want to try more than one. It *does* have a distinct flavor, which I can deal with.....some folks will just never like it. > > > > > > Cinzia > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thanks, That's what I've been doing for the past week now, and your right it really helps. Esther --- On Thu, 10/8/09, Heather Butler <hawaiihmb wrote: Heather Butler <hawaiihmb Re: Re: Tempeh Prep Thursday, October 8, 2009, 7:23 AM Esther, I've found even after 8 years in the program it is helpful to go back and revisit the steps. I like to take them one by one, really focus on one for a bit then move to the next. Helps me stay even! heather There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle.. The other is as though everything is a miracle. --Albert Einstein ____________ _________ _________ __ Esther Artiles <Eartiles20 > Tue, October 6, 2009 7:00:51 AM Re: Re: Tempeh Prep Thanks! Yes, but I think I went through the steps too quickly so I started again. I've been feeling a lot better and haven't craved any sugar for the past week! Instead of the potato I have oatmeal at night and I feel great when I get up in the morning. Best, Esther --- On Mon, 10/5/09, Heather Butler <hawaiihmb > wrote: Heather Butler <hawaiihmb > Re: Re: Tempeh Prep Monday, October 5, 2009, 8:12 AM Hi Esther, welcome!!! Have you worked through all the steps yet? Heather There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle... The other is as though everything is a miracle. --Albert Einstein ____________ _________ _________ __ Esther Artiles <Eartiles20> Friday, October 2, 2009 8:06:58 AM Re: Re: Tempeh Prep Hi Everyone, Thank you, for all of your great ideas there really helpful! I joined the group about a month ago but I fell off the sugar wagon, it started with a glass of wine, and it went down hill from there, but I've been off sugar this whole week and I feel great! I just have to keep reminding myself how great it feels to be off sugar!!, and reading all your great ideas really help! I haven't tried tempeh yet but I will buy some this weekend and try a different recipe. I will keep everyone posted Thanks Again Esther Esther --- On Thu, 10/1/09, yogabob7@roadrunner .com <yogabob7@roadrunne r .com> wrote: yogabob7@roadrunner .com <yogabob7@roadrunne r .com> Re: Re: Tempeh Prep Thursday, October 1, 2009, 4:43 PM Verla, My hats off to ya. Bob Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® " joysday2000 " <verlavester@ gmail.com> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:05:04 Re: Tempeh Prep Heather, I did a second try on tempeh this past week myself. I broke and crumbled it and then marinated it in a hot sauce with a little vinegar and oil added. I roasted it with root veggies again, since I really liked the veggie part last time. It was fairly good. However, I did use two packages, which made it more a lot more expensive than I usually spend for a meal. Still, progress. Verla , Heather Butler <hawaiihmb@. ..> wrote: > > I once again am trying tempeh. I am determined to find a way I like it .... I steamed it for a bit yesterday. I don't think it was as long as was suggested here (I was guessing and did 5-10 minutes), so we'll see if it makes a difference. I used it to make an Indian curry, half chickpea, half tempeh. Served with curried brown basmati rice and peas, and swiss chard sauteed with indian spices. I am excited to try it and feeling hopeful about liking the tempeh! I figure if it isn't the focal point of the meal perhaps it will be ok. > > Heather > > There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. > --Albert Einstein > > > > >___________ _________ _________ ___ > joysday2000 <verlavester@ ...> > > Monday, September 21, 2009 10:00:47 AM > Re: Tempeh Prep > > > Mel, > > I appreciate reading this. I purchased my tempeh but it looks a little intimidating and unappetizing (sorry folks, that's the truth from behind my eyeballs!) > > I will marinate and roast it with some root veggies and have it for dinner tonight. > > My 3 vegetarian meals last week worked out okay, but I'm still working on the 'flavor' part. And I'm expecting this to be a learning process, so it's not a problem. > > My stir fry tofu meal was fine, not as much flavor as I would like, but I will increase the seasoning next time. My next meal was hard boiled eggs chopped and added to Amy's lentil soup. To get enough protein, it turned out to be a huge bowl of egg-lentil soup, lol, and not my best ever meal, but it worked really well in holding me from lunch to dinner, my hardest time to remain satisfied. So that was good. > > And my third vegetarian meal was kind of cheating because I made a spinach omelet with tomatoes and onions and had it with brown rice. This is a meal I occasionally make for breakfast, so it wasn't venturing into something new, but I know there is lots of time for that. > > Tempeh tonight!! > > Verla > > , " mel8239 " <shaggypoo.chaos@ .......> wrote: > > > > I do love tempeh, & what I do is marinade in oil & a dash of balsamic, then roast with a whole garlic bulb. > > > > Serve with the roasted garlic. > > > > Fantastic. > > > > Great cold too & very portable [as a slab]. > > > > Mel , " cinziatre " <cmarchesani@ > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > OK, I wouldn't eat it straight from the bag... > > > > > > > > > > I agree with Anne here. > > > > > > > > > > > I've recently started steaming it in the insert in my rice cooker. > > > > That gives a different, softer texture. Again, I slice it first, and > > > > then put the steamed tempeh in with whatever I am sauteing or > > > > simmering. > > > > > > > > > > I too steam or cook it in water. This is my favorite way -- makes it softer so it absorbs liquids better. Also makes the flavor a little different compared with frying it. > > > > > > I usually cube it, steam it for about 20 mins then throw it into a Thai-style curry (coconut milk, curry paste, veggies) or a plain veggie soup. I've also used it right out of the steamer, with some kind of sauce on it. > > > > > > I like it in chili or tomato sauce (crumbled after some steaming then cooked a bit more in the chili/sauce) . > > > > > > Various brands/flavors taste a bit different, so you might want to try more than one. It *does* have a distinct flavor, which I can deal with......some folks will just never like it. > > > > > > Cinzia > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Mel, Thanks, I've got to check out brands better. Verla , " mel8239 " <shaggypoo.chaos wrote: > > Verla > > The 8oz [225g] pack I get here has 20g of protein per 100g, so 42.5g for the block. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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