Who knew tempeh could taste so good? This Italian Seasoned Tempeh is loaded with flavor, easy to prepare, and requires just 6…
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Who knew tempeh could taste so good? This Italian Seasoned Tempeh is loaded with flavor, easy to prepare, and requires just 6 simple ingredients!

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Before we get started here, let’s quickly chat about tempeh. If you’re not familiar with tempeh, it’s a soy-based product made with fermented soybeans and formed into a dense cake. It looks and sounds very strange but trust us, it makes for a great vegan meat substitute.  Tempeh can be prepared in many different ways, absorbs flavor very well, and is also packed with plant protein…in case anyone is asking where you get your protein from 😂.

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Tempeh is one of those foods that is important to prepare properly. We’ve had some tempeh that is incredibly delicious, and other times it has been below average, so how you season and cook it is everything. If you follow this recipe, we promise you will have an enjoyable tempeh experience.

Do yourself a favor now and save this Italian seasoned tempeh recipe. It’s so dang delicious that we couldn’t even believe it.

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This Italian seasoned tempeh pairs perfectly with pasta, on pizza, in a sandwich, or just on its own.

If you’re digging this recipe and you want to try out more from our blog, check these out:

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Easy Italian Seasoned Tempeh (6-Ingredients + Gluten-free)


  • Author:
    Jasmine @ Sweet Simple Vegan

  • Prep Time:
    30 minutes

  • Cook Time:
    30 minutes

  • Total Time:
    1 hour

  • Yield:
    4 servings

  • Category:
    Side

  • Method:
    Stovetop

  • Cuisine:
    Vegan, Gluten-free


Description

Who knew tempeh could taste so good? This Italian Seasoned Tempeh is loaded with flavor, easy to prepare, and requires just 6 simple ingredients!


Ingredients

  • 12 oz. vegetable broth
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine (or try balsamic vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons tamari (or sub soy sauce if not gluten-free)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: pinch red pepper
  • 8 oz. tempeh, diced or sliced

Instructions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients except for the tempeh in a sealable container or reusable zip lock bag and mix until uniform. Mix in the tempeh, cover, and allow it to marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Once marinated, pour the tempeh and all of the marinade into a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, decrease the heat to low, and cover the pan. Allow the tempeh to simmer and steam for 20 minutes.
  3. Uncover the pan and bring the heat back up to medium-low. Cook the tempeh, flipping often, until all of the liquid has cooked off and it becomes a nice golden brown color.
  4. Cool for 10 minutes before serving and then dig in!

Keywords: Vegan, Gluten-free, tempeh, italian seasoned, side dish, vegan meat

 

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