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Tempeh Tikka Masala

Marinated tempeh is simmered in a rich and creamy tomato coconut sauce with aromatic spices, which creates a flavorful and comforting meal that will leave you craving for more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinating time:1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the marinade:
  • 8 oz tempeh cubed
  • 1/4 cup plain coconut yogurt (or sub another plant-based yogurt)
  • 2 teaspoon(s) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cumin
  • 1 teaspoon(s) powdered ginger
  • 1 teaspoon(s) garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
For the sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon(s) coconut oil (or sub preferred oil)
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 clove(s) garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 inch fresh ginger minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon(s) garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 cup(s) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup(s) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cup(s) frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup(s) fresh cilantro roughly chopped, for garnish
  • cooked rice for serving
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Instructions
  • Make the tempeh marinade by combining all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Add the cubed tempeh and stir until well coated in the marinade. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and allow the tempeh to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Once tempeh has marinated, place the coconut oil into a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Add the spices and salt, and toss to combine; then add in the tomato sauce, coconut milk, frozen peas and marinated tempeh.
  • Turn heat down to medium-low and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from the heat and serve the tempeh tikka masala over a bed of rice topped with freshly chopped cilantro.
Notes
For oil-free: simply omit the oil and instead do a water or broth sauté.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving without rice(recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 6mg

Find it online:

https://www.easyveganmealplan.com/recipe/tempeh-tikka-masala/