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Chimichurri Tempeh (Vegan, Gluten-Free) // The Laidback Vegan

Chimichurri Tempeh

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Nutty slabs of tempeh positively drenched in bright, garlicky flavor from a solid marinade with herbaceous chimichurri. Nom, nom, and more nom.
Prep 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz tempeh (, sliced into 4 slabs)
  • ½ cup chimichurri (, plus more for serving -- use this recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (, or olive oil spray)

Instructions

  • Steam tempeh for 10 minutes, to really allow the marinade to get in there and do its job.
  • Make the chimichurri now, if you don't already have some on hand. See this post for my ultimate chimichurri recipe.
  • Mix together 1/2 cup of chimichurri and 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (you don't want the soy sauce in the final sauce, as it would be far too salty and with an aggressive flavor).
  • Place steamed tempeh on a plate and pour marinade over. Rub into the tempeh and let sit for 1 hour, flipped in between and rubbing marinade into the other side.
  • Preheat large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Pour in olive oil or spray with olive oil spray and add tempeh in a single layer. Let cook about 3-4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Flip and let cook another 3-4 minutes, until other side is lightly browned. Add remaining marinade from the plate to the pan and cook another 3-4 minutes or so, turning occasionally.

Recipe Notes

Plate and serve with additional chimichurri.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 2gCalories: 719calProtein: 22gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 514mgPotassium: 486mgTotal Carbs: 11gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 11gCalcium: 126mgIron: 4mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
https://mylifeinbalancegroup.com/chimichurri-tempeh/