Tempeh With Lemon Garlic Broccolini

Tempeh With Lemon Garlic Broccolini

Tempeh is an excellent high-protein option for vegan and vegetarian meals that takes on the flavor of the seasonings and sauces it is cooked with.

In this tempeh recipe, we paired cumin-spiced slices of tempeh with brightly flavored lemon and garlic broccolini.

The results are a meatless meal you’ll want to eat again and again!

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Tempeh With Lemon Garlic Broccolini

In this tempeh recipe, we paired cumin-spiced slices of tempeh with brightly flavored lemon and garlic broccolini.

Course Main Course
Keyword vegetarian
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 23 mins
Servings 2 servings
Calories 233 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • Hot water
  • 2 bunches broccolini (approximately 12 oz.), remove and discard bottom third of stems
  • 1 tsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil
  • 6 oz. soy tempeh, cut into strips
  • 1 dash sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp. no-salt Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Boil water in steamer or large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high. Place broccolini in steamer basket; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Place in ice water bath to stop cooking process. Set aside.

  2. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.

  3. Add tempeh. Season with salt and cumin; cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet. Keep warm, and set aside.

  4. Add garlic to skillet; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

  5. Add broccolini; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute, or until heated through.

  6. Evenly divide broccolini between two serving plates. Evenly drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

  7. Top with tempeh; serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Tempeh With Lemon Garlic Broccolini
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 233 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 216mg9%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 23g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Container Equivalents
1½ Green
1 Red
½ tsp.

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Photos by Amanda Meixner