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

Chimichurri Tempeh

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
Yield: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.

Notes

Plate and serve with additional chimichurri.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2g | Calories: 719cal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 486mg | Total Carbs: 11g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 11g | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 4mg
Recipe By:Cheryl Malik