Tempeh Protein Bowl with Ancient Grains

Tempeh & Vegetable Fiber Bowl

Ingredients

1. 8 oz tempeh 2. 1 cup brown rice 3. 2 cups mixed vegetables 4. ¼ cup edamame 5. 2 tbsp sesame seeds 6. 2 tbsp ground flax 7. Ginger-tahini sauce 8. 1 sheet nori

Detail Steps and Procedure

1. Precise Timing & Temperatures: Steam tempeh 10 minutes. Marinate and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes. Cook rice 40-45 minutes. Blanch vegetables 3-4 minutes. Toast sesame seeds at 350°F (177°C) for 3-5 minutes.

2. Chef’s Techniques & Critical Steps: Steam tempeh to remove bitterness. Cut tempeh into triangles for maximum surface area. Layer bowl: rice, vegetables, tempeh, edamame, seeds, flax, crumbled nori, sauce.

3. Ingredient Preparation Details: Use organic tempeh. Rinse rice thoroughly. Use broccoli, carrots, snap peas. Have shelled edamame ready. Use black and white sesame seeds.

4. Serving & Storage Instructions: Serve immediately. Store components separately: tempeh 4 days, rice 5 days, vegetables 3 days. Assemble just before eating.

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