Tempeh

What, you may ask, is tempeh, and why would I want to put it into my body? Great questions! Tempeh is a fermented soy product that's high in protein. And although tempeh is like tofu in that it's made from soybeans, it is a whole soybean product with different characteristics and textural qualities. Tempeh's fermentation process and use of the whole bean gives it a higher content of protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins compared to tofu. It also has a firmer texture and a stronger flavor than tofu. And because of its nutritional value it's sometimes considered a meat analogue. That means that some people consider it a great meat substitute for vegetarians.

So now that you know all about the great nutritional aspect of tempeh and are a rather adventuresome type of person, you probably want to know what to do with a block of the stuff once you get it home.

I once had a recipe that made tempeh into a fake chicken salad, which was actually quite tasty. However, it contained gobs of mayonnaise, which can make most any concoction rather tasty, but doesn't do much for heart health.

What I do with Tempeh -

I simply slice a block of tempeh into strips about a quarter inch thick and place it into a non-stick frying pan on medium heat with a splash of soy sauce or tamari or Bragg liquid amino. I saute it about 3 or 4 minutes then flip it over to get the color and flavor into the other side.

Once browned and flavored I sometimes use it hot in a veggie stir fry. At other times I cut it into pieces and toss it into a cold veggie salad. Tasty and filled with good nutrition. What more could you ask for?

Enjoy!