Marinated Tempeh Scallopini
Hot, aromatic tamari broth seeps into the tempeh patties, giving them more depth before they ever hit a pan. Make them ahead, then sear the chilled patties when dinner needs to move quickly.
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Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Total time35 MINUTES
- Course
- Main Course
- Cuisine
- Vegetarian Vegan
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 188
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 1 medium yellow onion (quartered)
- 5-inch piece fresh ginger
- 5 cloves garlic
- 5 bay leaves
- 1½ cups tamari
- 8 frozen tempeh patties
Instructions
Instructions
- Build the Broth: In a large Dutch oven combine the water, onion, ginger, garlic, bay leaves, and tamari. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.8 cups water, 1 onion, 5-inch ginger, 5 cloves garlic, 5 bay leaves, 1½ cups tamari
- Steep the Tempeh: Remove the pot from the heat. Immediately add the frozen tempeh patties, making sure they are fully submerged. Cover and allow them to steep for 10 minutes.8 frozen tempeh patties
- Cool the Patties: Remove the tempeh from the broth and arrange the patties in a single layer on a sheet pan. Allow them to cool completely.prepared tempeh
- Store: Refrigerate both the tempeh patties and the reserved broth in separate airtight containers until ready to use.
Notes
- Start with Frozen Tempeh: Freezing changes the texture of the tempeh, allowing it to absorb more flavor during the steeping process.
- Don't Boil the Tempeh: Steeping the patties off the heat keeps them tender while allowing the broth to penetrate evenly.
- Save the Broth: Don't discard the broth. It's an important ingredient in Tempeh Scallopini Gravy and adds excellent flavor to soups and sauces.
- Serving Suggestions: Finish the patties with Tempeh Scallopini Gravy, slice them for Vegetarian Chorizo, serve with Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes, or pair with Roasted Jalapeño Green Sauce.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
8 tempeh patties plus about 5 cups scallopini broth — Serving size: 1 patty
- Calories
- 188
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Protein
- 17 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 1128 mg
- Potassium
- 486 mg
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Total Sugars
- 2 g
- Vitamin A
- 48 IU
- Vitamin C
- 4 mg
- Calcium
- 96 mg
- Iron
- 3 mg
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or stockpot
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Sheet pan
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Airtight storage containers