PEANUT AND SOY MARINATED TEMPEH AND BROCCOLI

This dish is so delicious, it is sure to please even the most voracious meat lovers out there. The peanut butter and soy pair perfectly with the nuttiness of the tempeh, while the garlicky broccoli is the ideal complement with its pungent garlic and crunchy broccoli.

The best part is, this dish requires very little prep and is so simple to prepare!

For 4Q journaling, you can count this as your protein and healthy fat for the meal. To really ensure you’re hitting your non-starchy vegetable quota, we suggest doubling the broccoli or adding in another vegetable. Red bell peppers or carrots would work well!

INGREDIENTS (serves 2)

• 8 oz tempeh

• 1/4 tsp chili flakes

• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter

• 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, liquid aminos, or tamari

• 2 tsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tbsp warm water, or as needed

• 4 cups broccoli florets

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

• 1/4 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice tempeh into 1/2 inch cubes and toast in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden on all sides. When done, remove from heat and let sit. Alternatively, you can bake on 400 for 20-30 minutes on a baking sheet, flipping halfway to ensure even browning on all sides.

2. In the meantime, combine chili flakes, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and maple syrup in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. If you need to thin it out, add water as needed.

3. Add tempeh to marinade and toss to coat. Let sit.

4. In the meantime, bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch broccoli for 2 minutes and shock it in an ice bath when done.

5. While broccoli is blanching, heat sesame oil over medium high heat in a skillet and add garlic to sauté. Drain broccoli and and add to the pan with salt and continue to sauté for 3-4 minutes.

6. When broccoli and garlic are done, add tempeh and marinade to the sauté pan and mix with the garlic and broccoli for a minute or two to combine and coat the broccoli in the marinade.

7. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

4Q Journaling Guide: This dish counts as your protein, fat, and non-starchy vegetables.