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    Tempeh Recipes

    Browse our library of tempeh dishes that include quick-fix takes and creative riffs on all your healthy meatless favorites.

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    Vegan Tempeh Salad

    Vegan Tempeh Salad

    By spatchcock

    10 Reviews

    Basic Scrambled Tempeh

    Basic Scrambled Tempeh

    Italian Flavored Tempeh Nuggets

    Italian Flavored Tempeh Nuggets

    Easy Spinach Wraps

    Easy Spinach Wraps

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    Tempeh "Chicken" Salad
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    For those of you who have never tried it, tempeh is a made from fermented soybeans that have been pressed into firm cakes. It has a "nutty"...

    Tempeh "Chicken" Salad

    Recipe #86071

    Tempeh "Chicken" Salad

    By Kozmic Blues on March 7, 2004

    Recipe #86071

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    "For those of you who have never tried it, tempeh is a made from fermented soybeans that have been pressed into firm cakes. It has a "nutty" and meaty texture, and, like tofu, it absorbs flavors of surrounding ingredients really well. Tempeh is a very popular "meat" alternative for vegetarian cooks. The first step in this recipe has you poach the tempeh..."

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    Ingredients: yellow mustard, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

    25 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Broiled Tofu or Tempeh
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    I am not a vegetarian but I quite enjoy this recipe as a meat substitute, especially when I use Tempeh

    Broiled Tofu or Tempeh

    Recipe #10965

    Broiled Tofu or Tempeh

    By Bergy on August 18, 2001

    Recipe #10965

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    "I am not a vegetarian but I quite enjoy this recipe as a meat substitute, especially when I use Tempeh"

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    Ingredients: tempeh, fresh ginger, garlic...

    18 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Easy Baked Tempeh
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    Recipe I found at RecipeSource.com and altered to suit my tastes. The sauce adds a lot of flavor to the tempeh. As it's thickening, you can adjust...

    Easy Baked Tempeh

    Recipe #54324

    Easy Baked Tempeh

    By yogi on February 18, 2003

    Recipe #54324

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    "Recipe I found at RecipeSource.com and altered to suit my tastes. The sauce adds a lot of flavor to the tempeh. As it's thickening, you can adjust the spices to your liking. Good served over rice!"

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    Ingredients: cider vinegar, curry powder...

    17 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

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    Jazzman Jambalaya
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    i am always looking for great vegan recipes. putting those i discovered on veganchef.com here so i do not lose them and can keep track of the nutritional...

    Jazzman Jambalaya

    Recipe #456290

    Jazzman Jambalaya

    By Inspiritual on May 16, 2011

    Recipe #456290

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    "i am always looking for great vegan recipes. putting those i discovered on veganchef.com here so i do not lose them and can keep track of the nutritional information."

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    Ingredients: red beans, tempeh, garlic...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

    Recipe #456281

    Italian Tempeh Sausage
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    I got tired of not finding a vegan italian sausage and then found this recipe at veganchef.com -- decided to post it here so i do not lose it and also...

    Italian Tempeh Sausage

    By Inspiritual on May 16, 2011

    Recipe #456281

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    "I got tired of not finding a vegan italian sausage and then found this recipe at veganchef.com -- decided to post it here so i do not lose it and also can keep track of the nutritional data for my own diet"

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    Ingredients: pepper, dried basil...

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    Prep Time:1 hrs 30 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs

    Recipe #449653

    Crockpot Cantonese Tempeh
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    Easy tempeh recipe. You could also use seitan strips, like the ones in this recipe from Vegan Dad: http://vegandad.blogspot.com/2008/05/noodles-and-beef-seitan-in-black-bean.html...

    Crockpot Cantonese Tempeh

    By Serah B. on February 27, 2011

    Recipe #449653

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    "Easy tempeh recipe. You could also use seitan strips, like the ones in this recipe from Vegan Dad: http://vegandad.blogspot.com/2008/05/noodles-and-beef-seitan-in-black-bean.html"

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, tempeh...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins

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    Healthy Tempeh Recipes

    Recipe #33262

    Cold Noodles with Tempeh
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    From the Vegetarian Times Magazine april 2000. Really great recipe, exotic taste but without exotic ingredients.

    Cold Noodles with Tempeh

    By pneumatic_sally on July 5, 2002

    Recipe #33262

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    "From the Vegetarian Times Magazine april 2000. Really great recipe, exotic taste but without exotic ingredients."

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    Ingredients: udon noodles, tempeh...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #264480

    Sweet and Sour Tempeh and Vegetables
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    This recipe is from member Elizabeth Harbron's profile which was featured in our June/July 2001 newsletter. She adapted it from a recipe in Vegetarian...

    Sweet and Sour Tempeh and Vegetables

    By Vegetarian Network Austin on November 9, 2007

    Recipe #264480

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    "This recipe is from member Elizabeth Harbron's profile which was featured in our June/July 2001 newsletter. She adapted it from a recipe in Vegetarian Times."

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    Ingredients: corn, toasted sesame oil...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Recipe #167441

    Mushroom Tempeh Burgers
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    Very good, quick, all whole ingredients. From IVillage

    Mushroom Tempeh Burgers

    By hellomisskitty83 on May 9, 2006

    Recipe #167441

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    "Very good, quick, all whole ingredients. From IVillage"

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    Ingredients: tempeh, olive oil, water...

    2 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    Broiled Tofu or Tempeh
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    I am not a vegetarian but I quite enjoy this recipe as a meat substitute, especially when I use Tempeh

    Broiled Tofu or Tempeh

    Recipe #10965

    Broiled Tofu or Tempeh

    By Bergy on August 18, 2001

    Recipe #10965

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    "I am not a vegetarian but I quite enjoy this recipe as a meat substitute, especially when I use Tempeh"

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    Ingredients: tempeh, fresh ginger, garlic...

    18 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Recipe #348825

    Tempeh Fajitas
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    You can also prepare these in a skillet. This recipe is from "Cooking Light Magazine". The tempeh needs to be marinated for at least 30 minutes...

    Tempeh Fajitas

    By blucoat on January 11, 2009

    Recipe #348825

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    "You can also prepare these in a skillet. This recipe is from "Cooking Light Magazine". The tempeh needs to be marinated for at least 30 minutes (longer is better)."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, cooking spray...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Recipe #245592

    Tempeh Cashew Noodles
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    Easy & quick meal. I got this from my best friend, who can't remember where she got it.
    The 1st reviewer was right, my original directions...

    Tempeh Cashew Noodles

    By Chandra M on August 9, 2007

    Recipe #245592

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    "Easy & quick meal. I got this from my best friend, who can't remember where she got it. The 1st reviewer was right, my original directions were awful :( They should be better this time :) Thanks for letting me know!"

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    Ingredients: toasted sesame oil, udon noodles...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Basic Scrambled Tempeh
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    From Isa Chandra Moskowitz's book, Vegan Brunch. This is a refreshing change of pace for breakfast time, but would make a great meal at any time of...

    Basic Scrambled Tempeh

    Recipe #418860

    Basic Scrambled Tempeh

    By Prose on April 3, 2010

    Recipe #418860

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    "From Isa Chandra Moskowitz's book, Vegan Brunch. This is a refreshing change of pace for breakfast time, but would make a great meal at any time of day. She suggests that steaming the tempeh before preparing this recipe gives it a juicier texture and reduces the bitterness of tempeh. I steamed it for five minutes with 2 tablespoons of water in the..."

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    Ingredients: swiss chard, dried thyme...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Barbecued Tempeh
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    Barbecue sauce transforms virtuous tempeh into finger-licking comfort food. One of the benefits of homemade barbecue sauce is the ability to adjust the...

    Barbecued Tempeh

    Recipe #233749

    Barbecued Tempeh

    By Sandi (From CA) on June 9, 2007

    Recipe #233749

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    "Barbecue sauce transforms virtuous tempeh into finger-licking comfort food. One of the benefits of homemade barbecue sauce is the ability to adjust the seasonings to suit your own taste. Use the recipe below as a guideline, altering the ingredients as you see fit. (In a pinch, bottled barbecue sauce may be used.) Times are estimated. Recipe courtesy..."

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    Ingredients: Dijon mustard, tempeh...

    16 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

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    Stir Fried Tempeh and Vegetables

     2 Reviews

    "The salt content in this recipe was just horrendous! Way too much soy sauce and none of the spices actually go together. I recommend trying out your own..." more 

    By baileywinston
    on December 1, 2010

    Stir Fried Tempeh and Vegetables

     2 Reviews

    "I joined food.com just to review this recipe. This recipe would earn 3 stars, or more, if you make it with half the soy sauce and use the low-sodium kind!..." more 

    By purplepig
    on December 1, 2010

    Tempeh Strips in a Smoky Molasses Marinade

     2 Reviews

    "This was yummy and so easy to make which wins it points in my book. The flavor is good and even my non-veg. hubby & our 14-month old daughter enjoyed..." more 

    By Rebeckadabean
    on May 27, 2010

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