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Pan-Seared Tempeh with Spicy Tomato Sauce

 

Recipe By :Robin Robertson

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound tempeh -- halved and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick

slices

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves -- minced

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes -- or to taste

1 can crushed tomatoes -- (28-ounce)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves

1 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram leaves -- or 1/2 teaspoon dried

 

This spicy tomato sauce paired with golden brown slices of tempeh is great

served over pasta. It can also be placed in a baking dish, topped with cheese,

and baked " Parmesan-style. " Extra-firm tofu can be used instead of the tempeh,

if you prefer.

 

Place the tempeh in a medium-size saucepan with water to cover and bring to a

simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, then drain the tempeh and pat dry. Set aside.

 

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic

and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the

tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to

low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.

Stir in the parsley and marjoram and keep warm over low heat.

 

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Season the tempeh with salt and pepper, add to the skillet, and cook, turning

once, until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes total. Add the tomato sauce

and simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors, then serve.

 

 

Source:

" The Vegetarian Meat & Potatoes Cookbook "

Copyright:

" 2002 Robin Robertson "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 293 Calories; 16g Fat (44.9% calories

from fat); 22g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

27mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0