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Smoky Tempeh with Fresh Peach and Cherry Tomato Salsa

September 18, 2015 By Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan 2 Comments

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Smoky Tempeh with Fresh Peach and Cherry Tomato Salsa | yupitsvegan.com. Easy vegan baked tempeh with just a few minutes of prep needed, paired with a bright and fresh late-summer salsa. Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free meal.

Only a couple days of summer left! Here in Baltimore we are in prime tomato season, with the stone fruit season just about over. Before it’s too late, I’ve been stocking up on peaches from the farmers market, buying enough to snack on them with my breakfast as well as use them creatively in my meals. This simple smoky tempeh with fresh peach and cherry tomato salsa makes the most of late summer produce and is a snap to prepare.

Not a fan of tempeh? Use this sweet and smoky marinade with baked tofu, or another substitute of choice. Or pair the peach salsa with another meal entirely. Whatever you do, I hope you’ll give it a try – I absolutely love the bright and fresh flavors and ease of preparation of this meal.

 

Elsewhere on the fresh produce front, via my CSA share I’ve been enjoying watermelon; summer squash, all varieties of tomatoes; hot and sweet peppers; kale, collards and chard; eggplant; potatoes; and the beginnings of the winter squash season (so far: delicata and spaghetti squash). September might just be my favorite month of the year for enjoying Maryland’s bounty.

I’m looking forward to my next couple of blog posts. I have some new vegan cookbook reviews and recipe excerpts to share soon, as well as more seasonal produce-inspired goodies that I’ve been making. Until next time!

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Smoky Tempeh with Fresh Peach and Cherry Tomato Salsa

Deliciously seasoned baked smoky tempeh served with an end-of-summer fresh peach and cherry tomato salsa. Easy vegan, gluten-free, grain-free meal that comes together with just 5 to 10 minutes of hands-on time.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican, nut-free
Keyword smoky tempeh
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Total Yield 3 servings
Calories Per Serving 294 kcal
Author Yup, it's Vegan

Ingredients

For the smoky tempeh:

  • 8 oz tempeh (I used Trader Joe's brand)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free tamari if needed)
  • 1 tbsp agave nectar
  • ½ tsp liquid smoke (or substitute 1 tsp smoked paprika)
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp prepared mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tbsp olive oil

For the fresh peach and cherry tomato salsa:

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh peach (about 1 large peach)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped raw red onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander seed
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado cubed

Instructions

For the smoky tempeh:

  1. Steam the tempeh for 15 minutes, and then pat it dry.

  2. Slice the tempeh into thin pieces in the shape of your choosing, and place into a glass baking dish.
  3. Whisk together all of the rest of the ingredients, and pour the mixture over the tempeh in the dish.
  4. Marinate covered for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. If you have the chance to do so, flip over the tempeh pieces halfway through marination.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the tempeh out in a single layer in the dish and cover the dish with tinfoil. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Uncover the dish, flip over the tempeh pieces, and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  7. Serve hot with fresh salsa of choice (a recipe suggestion follows), and avocado, if desired.

For the fresh peach and cherry tomato salsa:

  1. Combine all ingredients. Adjust salt, acid, and spices to taste. For the best flavor, refrigerate for a few hours prior to using.
Nutrition Facts
Smoky Tempeh with Fresh Peach and Cherry Tomato Salsa
Amount Per Serving (1 third recipe)
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 638mg28%
Potassium 1151mg33%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 3350IU67%
Vitamin C 52mg63%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Tempeh loosely adapted from the Oh She Glows Cookbook.

Filed Under: Condiments, Lunch, Summer Tagged With: CSA, gluten-free, grain-free, legumes, Mexican-inspired, refined sugar-free, soy

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Comments

  1. Jenn says

    September 6, 2017 at 06:09

    5 stars
    I can’t speak to the tempeh, but I made your salsa and it was delicious.

    Reply
  2. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

    September 20, 2015 at 04:01

    This sounds delicious. I’ve been eating heaps of peaches and tomatoes lately but haven’t combined them! I like this idea a lot.

    Reply

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