Tempeh and Green Beans With Shiitake-Miso Gravy

Submitted by Serah B.

"From "Vegan Express." Serve over brown rice or couscous."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Shiitake-Miso Gravy

• 1 cup vegetable broth or 1 cup water
• 2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (2 to 3 ounces)
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons miso (any variety)
• fresh ground pepper

• Tempeh and Green Beans

• 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, any variety
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans, completely thawed
• 1 1 orange bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into long, narrow strips
• toasted almond, slivered or sliced (optional)

directions

1. Combine broth, mushrooms, ginger to taste, and oil in a small saucepan. Bring to rapid simmer, then cover and simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes.
2. In a small container, combine cornstarch with just enough water to dissolve. Whisk it into the saucepan and cook just until the gravy thickens. Remove from heat.
3. Combine miso with 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Stir into the gravy.
4. Season with pepper to taste, cover and set aside.
5. Cut the tempeh into 1/4-inch-thick slices crosswise, then cut these in half lengthwise to get narrow strips.
6. Heat the oil and soy sauce slowly in a skillet, then add tempeh strips and gently stir to coat. Saute ever medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. Gently stir in green beans and bell pepper and turn heat to medium-high. Continue to saute, stirring frequently for 5 minutes longer.
8. Stir in the gravy, top with almonds if desired, and serve at once.

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

We liked this recipe, though we expected it to be a little more flavorful than it was, based on the ingredients. It was really easy to make and was bright and colorful, so it plated well. We served over basmati rice. I used the optional almonds (slivered) and recommend using them. Thanks!

 

[roundthings]

This recipe was great and simple to make for someone like me who has never cooked tempeh before. I used a bit more oil and soy sauce for the saute but overall, the dish came out well. Thanks!

 

[VegSocialWorker]

So good! It's easy to make as well. The only change I made was to use fresh steamed green beans. Thant's 2 out 2 great recipes, Serah B. Thanks!