Tempeh Salad Wraps
Create a refreshing and safe tempeh salad wrap using expired tempeh, ensuring all ingredients are properly cleaned and handled.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2
Ingredients
- 200g expired tempeh, crumbled
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the crumbled tempeh, shredded cabbage, and shredded carrot.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the tempeh mixture and toss until well coated.
- Place a lettuce leaf on a clean surface and spoon the tempeh salad onto the lettuce leaf.
- Wrap the lettuce leaf tightly around the filling to form a wrap.
- Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and tempeh salad.
- Serve the tempeh salad wraps chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Tempeh Curry
A flavorful and safe curry dish made with slightly expired tempeh, ensuring all ingredients are properly cooked.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1 package of slightly expired tempeh
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons of curry powder
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cut the tempeh into cubes.
- 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 3. Add the tempeh cubes to the pan and cook until lightly browned.
- 4. Remove the tempeh from the pan and set aside.
- 5. In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
- 6. Add the curry powder and cook for another minute.
- 7. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- 8. Add the cooked tempeh back into the pan.
- 9. Stir in the soy sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 11. Serve the tempeh curry over steamed rice or with naan bread.
- 12. Enjoy your delicious and safe tempeh curry!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Baked Tempeh
A healthy and flavorful dish using tempeh that's slightly past its expiration but still safe to eat. It's baked to ensure thorough cooking.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
25 minutes
Servings:
2
Ingredients
- 200g tempeh
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tempeh into cubes.
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Add the tempeh cubes to the bowl and toss until well coated.
- Spread the tempeh cubes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tempeh is crispy and golden.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Tempeh Tacos
Enjoy a tasty and safe taco dish using slightly expired tempeh, ensuring all ingredients are properly cooked.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1 package of slightly expired tempeh
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the tempeh into thin strips.
- In a bowl, combine the vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the tempeh strips to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the tempeh strips on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until crispy.
- While the tempeh is baking, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Remove the tempeh from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a few tempeh strips on each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and salsa.
- Serve the tempeh tacos immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Tempeh and Vegetable Skewers
A flavorful and safe grilled dish made with slightly expired tempeh and fresh vegetables, ensuring all ingredients are properly cooked.
Prep time:
40 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 250g tempeh, slightly past expiration but still safe to eat
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 1 red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the tempeh into bite-sized cubes and place in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the tempeh and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion into chunks.
- Thread the marinated tempeh, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tempeh is browned and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve the tempeh and vegetable skewers hot, with a side of your choice.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Tempeh Stir-Fry
Make a delicious and safe stir-fry using expired tempeh, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly cooked.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2
Ingredients
- 200g expired tempeh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the expired tempeh and cook for 5 minutes until slightly browned.
- Add the onion, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and toss to coat all the ingredients.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables and tempeh.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Tempeh and Sweet Potato Curry
A flavorful and comforting curry dish made with slightly expired tempeh and sweet potatoes.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
35 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 200g slightly expired tempeh, cubed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 400ml coconut milk
- 200ml vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the tempeh cubes and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in the curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Add the sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve the curry over rice or with naan bread, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium