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Vegan Halušky with Stewed Sauerkraut and Tempeh Bacon (Vegan Strapačky)
Halušky is enjoyed across Central and Eastern Europe. The term can refer to the thick, soft noodles or potato dumplings themselves, or to the dish containing them. Slovak Strapačky is a halušky dish with stewed sauerkraut, and bacon. Inspired by Slovak strapačky, this is a delicious recipe for homemade vegan halušky potato dumplings with stewed…
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Vegan Kale Caesar Salad
On July 4th, 1924, Caesar Cardini found himself with a slammed restaurant and a limited pantry. And in that moment, he chose to innovate and create the “Caesar Salad”. Inspired by this classic salad, this recipe for vegan kale Caesar salad has croutons, crispy tempeh bacon, crunchy romaine lettuce, a delicious homemade cashew dressing, and…
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Vegan Pita Sandwich with Grilled Eggplant and Pomegranate Molasses Tempeh
This is an easy vegan pita sandwich recipe with grilled tempeh and eggplant. You’ll need to get the pomegranate molasses tempeh marinade prepared the night before, or allow the tempeh, at least 4 hours, to marinate. Other than that, putting together this vegan pita filling recipe is very straightforward. This Middle Eastern inspired eggplant and…
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Smoky Gnocchi with Sweet Corn, Collard Greens and Tempeh Bacon
Inspired by the U.S.’s Southern cuisine, this recipe for vegan smoky gnocchi with corn, collard greens, and tempeh bacon is savory and hearty! It’s quite lovely in the summer, but really, it works for any time of year. Is it the way fresh basil interacts with the smoky notes of the tempeh bacon? Or the…
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Slow Cooker Vegan Cabbage Rolls with Sauerkraut Tomato Sauce
Inspired by Slovak holubky (or halupki), this recipe for slow cooker vegan stuffed cabbage rolls with sauerkraut, tomato sauce, brown rice and tempeh bacon is packed with savory, sour flavors. They’re absolutely delicious! I’ve never met a cabbage roll that didn’t require effort to put together. If you’re gonna make these bad boys, you need…
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Tempeh Bacon
This is an easy homemade vegan tempeh bacon recipe with soy sauce, smoked paprika, maple syrup, hot sauce and garlic powder. There is no liquid smoke, but it’s still smoky, savory, umami and totally delicious. And there are so many ways to enjoy it, because basically, it improves and enhances almost any meal 😊 A…
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Tempeh Turnip Hash
Recently, I was out for brunch with some friends, and had a very subpar breakfast hash. All I could think was, I am positive I could do this better. And so, I went home and thought about it for a few days. In the end, this vegan tempeh turnip hash recipe with sage, onions and…
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Slow Cooker Tempeh Sauerkraut Stew
This is an easy recipe for vegan slow cooker smoky tempeh sauerkraut stew with liquid smoke, smoked paprika, caraway seeds and more. One of my favorite parts is the way the it smells, as it simmers. It’s smoky, savory goodness! And there’s really nothing like kraut and potatoes, so serving this stew over a pile…
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Chipotle Tempeh Kebabs
I love chipotle peppers—their spiciness and their smokiness. And, this delicious recipe for vegan grilled tempeh kebab with chipotle peppers highlights them perfectly. They bring so much to this spicy tempeh marinade. This tempeh marinade is very easy to make, and just takes a little bit of patience to allow all the flavors to develop.…
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Grilled Pomegranate Molasses Tempeh Kebabs
Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, this recipe for vegan grilled tempeh kebabs with a pomegranate molasses marinade is very tasty. It is easy to execute, even if it takes a little patience waiting for the tempeh to marinade! After 4 hours of soaking the tempeh in the refrigerator, it’s about 10 minutes on the grill.…
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Italian Tempeh with Peppers, Onions and Herbed Farro
This is a savory vegan recipe for Italian tempeh with peppers, onions, and herbed farro. Peppers and onion mingle with tempeh seasoned like Italian sausage with fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, garlic and oregano. All of this deliciousness is served over a bed of toasted farro with fresh basil, parsley and lemon juice. This Italian…
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Vegan Souvlaki Tempeh Pita
Souvlaki is a popular fast food meat skewer from Greece. It can be eaten alone, thrown on a pita, or covered in a red sauce. If served on a pita, it often has tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce, a yogurt-based sauce with cucumber, garlic and herbs. Fried potatoes are served on the side or inside…
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Vegan Heirloom Tomato Salad
Crispy tempeh bacon, shallots, and fresh basil with a white wine vinegar and olive oil dressing, they all felt like the right things to put in this delicious vegan heirloom tomato salad. I mean, what better way to celebrate the king of all tomatoes? A few things… As a variation, use this recipe to make…
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Tempeh Eggplant Adobo
I rarely use tempeh. And yet, it has so many health benefits. It’s a probiotic. It’s loaded with protein. It’s a good source of vitamins, like manganese, copper, b2, and magnesium. And it has a ton of fiber. Every time I eat it, I think, “I should eat this more often.” And then, I don’t.…