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Meatless Monday – Tempeh and Kale Stir Fry

December 4, 2011 by Stacey 12 Comments

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Tempeh and kale. Two things that sounded too “out-there” for me. As always, however, once I got over that and tried them… I was pleasantly surprised.

I saw on my Instagram feed a vegan friend post pictures of her dinner – a tempeh dish. I told her I’d never tried it and she called me a name. Then said she loved it fried with mushrooms and soy sauce, and of course then I had to make it.

I started with half a packet, because I was ascairt. chopped it up into bite-size pieces, along with a few mushrooms, two cloves of garlic (do NOT skimp!) some kale from the garden and when all that was fried up, I turned down the heat and added some soy sauce.

I ate it as-is, but you could have with rice or extra veg or in any way you choose! I’m always inspired by what you tell me, and the ways you take a recipe I’ve given and make it your own. Then I usually make it the way you do, haha.

I know it sounds weird, and possibly looks weird – but lots of delicious things do. Don’t let that put you off trying it.

Linky bitz…

♥ The linky will be up at 9am every Monday morning, and will stay up until the following Sunday.
♥ Grab the Meatless Monday button and put it in your post, and even on your sidebar if you’re feeling generous.
♥ Visit at least one other blogger and leave some love. This is so much more cool if we’re in it together!

Where it says “Name”, you might like to add the name of your dish instead, or as well.


 

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  1. Fussy Eater's Mum says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:49 am

    Oh goody I have been meaning to try tempeh since I saw it listed as a “super food” in one of the books I've been reading. I assume it's like a denser tofu? If I can find it in my rural grocery store this week I will give it a go! And it probably would go well with my black beans!

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  2. knitxcore. says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:50 am

    i have a recipe to make tempeh and it seems scary! this looks great, though!

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  3. Katie says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:11 am

    I can't do tempeh 🙁 We've tried it a few times but neither Reubs or I have ever liked it (though maybe we've just been doing it wrong?) I WANT to love it but I just don't. Maybe I should give your little recipe a go….

    Katie x

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  4. Veggie Mama says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:22 am

    You're absolutely right, and with a slightly deeper flavour. I quite liked it. And it would pair perfectly with black beans!

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  5. Veggie Mama says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:22 am

    I definitely don't love it… but I was surprised to find I didn't hate it either. I used the one that is darker and mentioned something about tastier on the pack. I guess it's like tofu, 98% of the time, I hate it. I rarely find it done nicely!

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  6. Bess Georgette says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I've never actually cooked with Tempeh either. 🙂 I do love Kale though so will definitely try this out!

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  7. Jessica says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    Great idea to do the link up for
    Meat Free Mondays! I’ll definitely be grabbing a button and participating next
    week 🙂

    http://www.livehealthysimply.com
     

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  8. Veggie Mama says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Fabulous! Welcome aboard 🙂

    Reply
  9. Jessica says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Next week seemed too far away so decided to take part today 🙂 Fabulous idea  x

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  10. Veggie Mama says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:03 am

    Yeah, it's a bit scary, but if all else fails, just pick the tempeh out! I didn't tell you that though 😉

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  11. LizzieandBee says

    December 14, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    I am SO addicted to tempeh. I fry it in soy sauce and paprika. sounds like I am the only one here that adores it! ha ha. 

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  12. Veggie Mama says

    December 21, 2011 at 4:48 am

    I take forever to come around to these sorts of things!! I do like this much better for stir fries than tofu 🙂

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