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Quinoa and Cilantro Lime Tempeh Bowl


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  • Author: Robin Runner
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan

Description

Flavorful vegan bowl featuring spiced quinoa and pan-fried tempeh. A super easy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • One block Tempeh
  • Coconut or Olive oil
  • 1 cups (237 ml) cooked quinoa
  • 2 medium sized tomatoes
  • 8 mini peppers or one large bell pepper - diced
  • 1/4 of a large yellow onion diced
  • Olive oil
  • 4 green onions, diced
  • 1/3 cups (79 ml) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Smoked chipotle Tabasco sauce
  • 1 handful cilantro leaves, washed

Instructions

  1. Pan-fry tempeh in coconut oil until lightly browned on each side (about 2 minutes per side), then slice into 8 cubes.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil until hot. Add onions and cook until translucent.
  3. Add tomatoes, peppers, black beans, juice, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Cook until heated through.
  4. Add Tabasco sauce (to taste), cilantro leaves, tempeh, and quinoa. Stir well, taste, and adjust seasonings.
  5. Garnish with green onions and serve in bowls.

Notes

  • For crispier tempeh, press it between paper towels before pan-frying.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chipotle Tabasco sauce to your preferred spice level.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Latin-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 70
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 20