Seasoned Tempeh Crumbles
- 10m Prep Time
- 12m Cook Time
- 22m Ready In
4 servings Tempeh crumbles make an excellent stand-in for ground meat. Here, they are seasoned like Italian sausage and could easily serve as the basis for a tomato sauce. For use in other dishes, try substituting for ground meat in Picadillo, Spiced Ground Meat for Tacos, Nachos, or Sloppy Joes, adjusting the amount of tempeh accordingly.
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 12 ounces tempeh (steamed, above, if desired)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- (½ teaspoon fennel seeds)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Coarsely crumble with your hands: 12 ounces tempeh (steamed, above, if desired)
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Step 2.
Warm in a medium skillet over medium heat: 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
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Step 3.
Add and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds: 3 garlic cloves, minced
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Step 4.
Stir in the tempeh and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in: 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; (½ teaspoon fennel seeds); ½ teaspoon salt
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Step 5.
Continue to cook, stirring, until the mixture is fully combined, well browned, and fragrant, about 2 minutes more.