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Tempeh with Kale

A flavorful one skillet meal with tempeh, sautéed kale and coconut aminos.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 -4
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
  • 3 Tablespoons coconut aminos or reduced sodium soy sauce/tamari
  • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water plus more if needed
  • 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms stems removed and sliced into small pieces
  • 8 ounces three grain tempeh sliced super thin
  • 1 small bunch of lacinato kale chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more if needed

Instructions

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  1. In large skillet over low heat, combine the coconut oil, red pepper flakes, garlic and ginger. Cook slowly, taking care not to brown the garlic and stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes.
  2. While the garlic is cooking, whisk together the coconut aminos, maple syrup and water in a small bowl.
  3. Increase the temperature under the skillet to medium-high and add the mushrooms and tempeh. Gently stir to get them coated. Add the coconut amino mixture and stir again to coat. Cook for a minute or two, then add the kale. Stir and cover.
  4. Cook for about 3 minutes. Uncover, turn the heat up even more, and cook until the tempeh starts to brown. If you need to add more water to prevent sticking, add 1 tablespoon at a time.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the black pepper. Taste, add more pepper if you like, and serve immediately over quinoa or brown rice.

Notes

  • Adapted from Black Pepper Tempeh from Super Natural Every Day by Heidi Swanson.
  • Super Natural Every Day by Heidi Swanson

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 recipe Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 659mg (27%) Potassium 512mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3-4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 recipe
Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 659mg 27%
Potassium 512mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 14g 28%

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