Minced Tempeh
Ingredients
- 1 block tempeh
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 4 white button mushrooms, diced
- 2 tbsp canned green chilies (optional)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dry basil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt to taste
Preparation
In a pan on medium heat, add onion and mushrooms and sauté until moisture cooks off and onions soften
Crumble tempeh into the pan with your hands then add tomato paste, spices, soy sauce and maple syrup to the pan
Stir to combine and allow to become fragrant, about 3 minutes
Add water and green chilies and stir to combine
Then reduce heat to low and cover with lid
Allow to cook for 10 minutes with the lid on
Remove lid and cook off any excess moisture then remove from heat
Add apple cider vinegar, stir and add salt to taste
Set aside for empanadas or use as main protein for a bowl
