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Tempeh Tikka Masala

Vegan tempeh tikka masala made with coconut yogurt and milk. You'll love this healthy spin on traditional Indian food.  

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 430 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Tempeh:
  • 8 oz package Lightlife Original Tempeh chopped into cubes
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plain coconut yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Tikka Masala Sauce:
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch knob of ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • rice or cauliflower rice for serving
  • hot sauce of choice or cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

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  1. Make tempeh marinade by combining all ingredients (yogurt, apple cider vinegar, cumin, ginger, garam masala and sea salt) in a bowl. Add chopped tempeh and stir until well coated. Place bowl in the fridge to allow the tempeh to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Once tempeh is done marinating, start preparing the sauce. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat with coconut oil. Add onion, garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Add spices and toss to combine, then add in tomato sauce, coconut milk, frozen peas and marinated tempeh.
  3. Turn heat down to medium-low and let mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce has thickened and everything is heated throughout.
  4. Remove from heat and serve tempeh tikka masala over a bed of rice (regular or cauliflower) with fresh cilantro on top.

Notes

  • For extra heat feel free to add a little ground cayenne to the spice mixture while cooking or top with hot sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/3 of recipe Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 23g (35%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/3 of recipe
Calories 430kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 23g 35%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.