Tempeh Sausage Crumbles (was: Tempeh recipe help)

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The first time I had tempeh was in a take out dish (a combo of many different

things, like a stir fry) from a natural foods store that's out of business now

(bummer!). I don't make it that often as I'm the only one that likes it (hubby

and daughter aren't veg but will try things). I find steaming it first helps

plump it up. You can also freeze it in the vacuum pack if you're not sure what

to make and don't want to waste it!

 

I have made this and it's yummy on many things:

 

Tempeh Sausage Crumbles

prep time: 2 minutes | cooking time: 25-30 minutes | makes about 2 cups

 

This is delicious over pasta with marinara sauce or as a pizza topping. It's

also good as a burrito filling or served for breakfast alongside scrambled tofu

or eggs.

 

Ingredients

8 oz package tempeh

1 tablespoon fennel seed

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1/2 teaspoon dried sage

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

juice of 1/2 a lemon

 

Directions

In a saute pan, crumble the tempeh and add enough water to almost cover it. Over

high heat, steam the tempeh until most of the water is absorbed, about 15

minutes. Drain the remaining water and add the rest of the ingredients and cook

over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 10

minutes.

 

Jann

 

 

" cjnp0016 " <cjnp0016 wrote:

> I am new to all this cooking. I bought some Tempeh and to be honest am afraid

of it! LOL... I am wondering if someone can suggest a recipe for me to try it.

I looked through the recipes and a lot sounds good but I am not sure which one

to try?! I usually don't have a lot of prep time (I have 3 children).

> I have tried and love tofu cooked many ways, but not the Tempeh! Any help

would be greatly appreciated!

>