Very Versatile Mashed Tempeh

Prep Time 10 mins
Prep Notes  
Cooking Time 30 mins
Serves 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup arame
  • 8 ounces tempeh
  • 1/2 small onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, 1 or 2 stalks
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon ginger juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Sea salt to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse arame and soak for 2 minutes
  2. Place tempeh, onion and arame in a pot
  3. Add water and bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. When done cooking drain any excess water through a strainer and transfer to a mixing bowl
  5. Mash with fork
  6. Add celery, tahini, ginger juice and lemon juice
  7. Mix well and add salt to taste

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add 1/2 a diced pear and a few splashes of umeboshi vinegar
  • Use the mashed tempeh to make a sandwich on whole grain bread or use as a filling for a wrap by putting a scoop inside a collard leaf or sheet of nori and rolling it up