Happy Meatless Monday! I made this fabulous Tempeh Rice Noodle salad for our Super Bowl party and it was a big hit. I’d love to share it with you. Please join Tina Muir and I for the Meatless Monday linkup. Check out some new blogs and feel free to add your own links as well.
I was a little afraid to experiment with Tempeh but now that I have, I am loving it. It’s a nutritional powerhouse! One serving of Tempeh has:
- 18 grams of Protein .
- Zero sugar
- 1 gram of saturated fat
- low sodium
- 5. High potassium
- low calorie (140 c)
- Great source of iron
One of the tricks I used with the Tempeh was to boil it, then simmer for 10 minutes followed by marinating it. This really improved the texture and allowed the marinade to saturate.
Tempeh Rice Noodle & Edamame Salad-Meatless Monday
Recipe Type: vegetarian salad
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Serves: 6
Tempeh Rice Noodle & edamame salad-vegetarian, vegan & GF
Ingredients
- Tempeh Marinade:
- 1/4 C rice vinegar
- 4 tbl red sodium soy sauce (or gf substitute)
- 1 tbl chili garlic paste
- 1 tsp garlic chopped
- 1 tsp of ginger paste or fresh ginger
- 1 package of Tempeh-cut into bite size chunks
- Salad:
- 1 package of Rice Noodles-cook according to directions, rinse with cool water and drain
- 1 c edamame
- 2 c red & yellow peppers quatered
- 1/3 c sesame oil
- splash Ponzu
- siracha to taste
- 1 tsp ginger paste & garlic chopped
- sesame seeds and cashews to garnish
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil, drop in Tempeh and simmer for 10 min
- Remove from heat and drain
- Pour marinade over top and refrigerate for at least 1 hr.
- Meanwhile:
- Cook Rice Noodles according to package, drain and cool
- Add in edamame and peppers
- Saute Tempeh on medium heat to carmelize the marinade and brown each side
- Add marinated Tempeh with the left over marinade to salad
- Dressing:
- Combine sesame oil, ponzu, siracha, giner & garlic and pour over top
- Garnish with sesame seeds and cashews
- Serve room temperature
Notes
Can be served room temp or chilled. Makes a great left over salad for lunch
Have you tried Tempeh? What do you think?
Yum, this looks great! I love tempeh, I like to fry it up with a bit of soy sauce and paprika and make “fakin’ bacon” haha. I love how you’ve marinated the tempeh in this recipe, I haven’t tried doing that yet, will try that the next time I cook some up 🙂
Thanks! I think that really helps the tempeh to soak up the flavor. Hope you give it a try.
I have never tried tempeh. The dish looks like something you would order out though…very tasty! I don’t know about all the prep time…1 hr seems like a lot.
It is only 1 hour bc you need to marinate the tempeh. If you can do that in advance the rest is a snap.
I’ve never had tempeh. What does it taste like? I love the recipe! Anything Asian I adore.
It’s a more chewier texture than tofu but similarly it will pick up the taste of any sauce. Hope you give it and try and let me know what you think.
I’ve had mixed results win tempeh. I think I like seitan better? Honestly can’t remember!
I haven’t done much with seitan but I believe they are quite similar. I will check it out!
Ahhhh this sounds like exactly my kinda meal….and I think we were on a similar wavelength this week! Yum! I love tempeh!
It turned out great! Happy Meatless Monday!
I have rice noodles in my fridge and had no idea what to do with them – now I do! Thanks!
Awesome! Hope you like it. Have a great day!
I’ve never tried to boil the tempeh. That is a great idea! I have some in my fridge that now feels inspired!
Great check it out and let me know what you think!
Ditto – have never tried to boil tempeh before! Will have to try that out and this recipe. Looks very fresh!
You have to try it!
At first, the texture of tempeh weirded me out, but I like it! I love Asian inspired dishes and this one looks so good!
It took some getting used to for me too but now I really like it.
Noodle anything is a winner in my book! I’ve never tried cooking tempeh before. Thanks for hosting another great link up! 🙂
Thanks! Tempeh is a great protein source hope you give it a try. I love rice noodles too!
I used to love tempeh! You could get it nice and crispy on the outside. I stay away from it since finding out I’m allergic to wheat, but it used to be one of my favorite vegetarian protein sources.
It is a great protein source sorry you can’t eat it anymore. You could make this with tofu as well.
Looks yummy!
Thanks hope you give it a try!
I would NEVER have guessed that wasn’t meat! It’s a beautiful dish. I’m sitting at work drooling at my screen! I’ve never had Tempeh before but this looks so good, and that nutritional value is awesome, I might just have to try it!
I think you must try it! Glad I made you hungry 🙂
I have to be completely honest…I’ve never tried tempeh before. I’ve always been kind of afraid too! 😛
Ha you afraid?! No way-go out and get some immediately 🙂
This looks so good!! Yes I tend to go more tofu then tempeh just because I feel the overload of “grains” with it when I add it to some dishes. I do love it in some recipes though and have to say tempeh bacon is so good! I was trying to perfect making it last year for my oldest daughter as she always said she wanted to be a vegan or vegetarian that ate bacon. I think she could do it though if she wanted as we have found things like Maple Bacon Popcorn to get that craving…. but we are really striving to find a balance for the whole family this year as they really did well with me be vegan (no longer vegan) and we all have different “diets” but really I think after last year we can all be flexible and it will be good for all of us to find a “common ground”.
ha we should talk. As the only vegetarian here, I often make 2 or 3 meals a night. It’s ridiculous and I almost fell over when my daughter told me she wanted to go paleo. Just help me know-LOL
Yes! That poses an interesting challenge. In the past I would make a vegan dish and have meat to add for the 1-2 people in the house that would want it to add after a couple times a week. Or make something they would all like that I wouldn’t eat when I am gone or had something else I could whip up or make that didn’t take much. Over the last year my diet restrictions have changed drastically so it makes it a little easier but still trying to make things we all will eat with minimum alteration to meet everyone’s needs. With my husband working out and marathon training, my oldest running and doing traveling soccer (which is 3-4 nights a week), and my youngest being a gymnast and running in the summer, plus my HIIT/cross training and running and trying to get all our needs met I feel sometimes I need a big chart! I feel like we get it down and are running smoothly and then something changes.
Oh wow! Yes you do have a lot going on. I feel like a short order cook at times around here.
Have never tried tempeh and have always been a bit leery of it… fear of the unknown, I guess! 🙂
Don’t be afraid of Tempeh! Lol it’s really good.
YUM! This looks amazing! I’ve been wanting to eat a little bit less meat as of late! Great recipe! I have rice noodles that I need to cook up! Love the nuts on top! …and 18 grams of protein in a vegan recipe!! SO good!
Thanks hope you enjoy it!
I just bought some tempeh for stir fry, I’ve only used it one other time
Great hope you like it!
I actually have tried Tempeh and liked it. This looks delicious!
Thanks so much-hope you give it a try!
Very nice and healthy recipe, I have never tried tempeh, I use tofu, I will check if i will get here in Calgary.
Thanks for sharing the nice recipe.
Thanks hope you give it a try! Thanks for stopping by today
I have never tried Tempeh. To be honest I had never even heard of it before reading this post. The recipe sounds delicious so I am going to have to put this on my to try list.
Really never heard of it?! I hope you give it a try! Let me know what you think.
Maybe I missed this in your post, but where can I find Tempeh? Like, where actually in a grocery store?
MB
So usually it is right next to the tofu in the refrigerated section. In my store it is in the produce section. Just ask if you don’t see it!
Ooh, this looks so good! I love tempeh and anything with noodles and veggies is sure to be a hit with me! Thanks for sharing!
Hope you give it a try-it was really yummy! Thanks for stopping in
Looks fabulous! You can think I am dumb, but this is the first I have heard about Tempeh rice, but this Asian dish looks quite yummy!
So it’s not really rice but fermented tofu. Hope you can find it and give it a try it’s really healthy and yummy
Sounds delicious. Great idea to serve it for a party too!
yes it was a big hit at our super bowl party!
This looks absolutely delicious! I’m a huge fan of anything Asian, especially when it has a little spice and kick to it.
Thanks! I really liked the way it came out hope you give it a try.
I do not know about these noodles- is this like a specialty store item? You make it all look like fun! and I love edname!
They are available in the asian section of any grocery store. You could also use regular noodles as well. Hope you give them a try!
What does tempeh taste like? It looks like meat.
It is like a crunchier more textured tofu kind of hard to describe. Really healthy though!
I like Tempeh, so this salad looks yummy. (I know, it’s shocking, but sometimes I do eat non-meat options. LOL)
Ha shocking yes! Tempeh is a nice change sometimes and the texture is more satisfying than tofu.
I’ve never had luck with temph but I can’t wait to try your method!! So excited because I wrote it off when I couldn’t get a good texture. Thanks for sharing!!
I didn’t like it when I first tried it. I had to play around with the prep a little myself. I hope you give it a try!
I have never tried Tempeh, but loving all the nutrients packed into it! I will give it a try – thanks!!
Really is a nutritional powerhouse and really satisfying.
I’ve tried cooking tempeh but haven’t had a lot of luck. I’m going to try again with your recipe.
I think that boiling it first allows it to soften up and then absorb the sauce better. Good luck with it!
Tempeh is one of my favorite “meat substitutes” (though not marketed as one, I suppose). I love the consistency and nutty flavor. We use it a lot in our house!
It is a great meat substitute and a lot more tasty than tofu.
Seriously. Can you come over to my house and cook for me!? (Oh yeah, my family too). Yet another fantastic mouth watering recipe! 🙂
Ha thanks! If you lived closer I certainly would. How much fun would that be!?
OMG this recipe looks so yummy! I’ve never cooked with tempeh, but if it’s not so complicated, I’ll have to try making this recipe. Thanks for sharing, Deborah!!
It’s not too complicated you can do it!!
I like tempeh but have never tried to prep it. I just now got to the point where I feel I can prep tofu okay. I really should try some more since I want to get more meatless meals in the mix again.
It’s not really that scary-you can do it!
I’ve tried Tempah a couple of times. Admittedly, I’m not a fan but with so many great recipes out there, I think I need to give it another shot.
I didn’t like it at first either. I think how you prepare it really makes a difference. Hope you try it this way and let me know what you think.
This looks super yummy! And I’m a huge fan of edamame!
Thanks! I am too!
Ahhhhhh that looks amazing!
Thanks!
I haven’t tried Tempeh, but it looks good 🙂
It’s really a great change of pace!
I had Tempeh the other day at a local vegan/vegetarian restaurant and it was so good! Now I need to try to cook with it 🙂
don’t be scared you can do it! Thanks for dropping in!
Love tempeh! I like when other people cook it for me though 🙂 I can imagine it would taste so good in a dish like this — especially with the cashews!
don’t be afraid to make it-you can do it!
I have never cooked tempeh but it’s something I’d like to try. The addition of edamame is awesome! Great recipe!
thanks hope you give it a try-it was great!