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Basil Tempeh Meal Prep

A plant-based version of basil chicken. This basil tempeh is full of flavour and makes for a very filling meal prep.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 250g ea tempeh blocks
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup basil (fresh), chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (fresh), chopped
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 broccoli crown (large), chopped
  • 1.5 cup rice, uncooked

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp chili paste, Sambal Oelek **
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp arrowroot starch

Instructions
 

  • Place 2 blocks of tempeh in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Cook rice according to package instructions. 
  • Meanwhile, add 2 tbsp sesame oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp of minced ginger. Stir until it becomes fragrant and golden. Add the red pepper next and saute until browned.
  • Make the sauce by adding 1 tbsp miso paste, ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp chili paste, ¼ cup coconut milk and 1 tsp arrowroot starch. Stir to combine. 
  • Drain water from the tempeh and begin to break up the blocks with your hands creating a crumble. Add the crumble to your pan and mix.
  • Pour sauce over the tempeh mixture and cook for 5 minutes. Add basil and cilantro, stirring to mix. Reduce heat.
  • Add a few inches of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Add in a steaming basket with broccoli florets and reduce heat. Cover with a lid and let them steam until bright green.
  • Pour the juice of one lime over the tempeh mixture and remove from heat.
  • Add the basil tempeh, steamed broccoli and rice to your meal prep containers. Sprinkle with green onions and enjoy.

Notes

** for chili paste I use Sambal Olek.
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