Vegan Tempeh & Veggie Bowl
This vegan tempeh bowl is a trendy dish with positive vibes to power you through the day. This belly-filling veggie bowl is as delicious as it is colorful, making it appealing to all your senses! Not to mention, it has a sweet and savory taste and a unique combination of textures in every bite to satisfy your tastebuds.
The carbohydrates in this meal are balanced by high amounts of protein and fiber. The fiber is heart-healthy and gut-friendly and helps stabilize blood sugar levels between meals. Plus, this tempeh and veggie bowl is abundant in powerful plant-based phytonutrients. You can even use leftover vegetables to minimize food waste. Reap the benefits of plant-based nutrition, one vibrant bite at a time.
Makes 2 servings
Serving Size: ½ mixture
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients for vegan tempeh and veggie bowl
- 8 oz tempeh
- 1 sweet potato
- ½ cup shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp tajin seasoning
Directions for vegan tempeh and veggie bowl
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice tempeh into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
- Scrub sweet potato to clean. Then, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, prepare Brussels sprouts by removing the base and loosening the leaves. Then, slice each in half.
- Add olive oil to Brussels sprouts. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Distribute the chopped sweet potatoes and tempeh on a baking sheet. Sprinkle nutritional yeast on top of the tempeh.
- Put into the oven and roast until cooked, approximately 25 minutes.
- Place Brussels sprouts on one side of another baking sheet. Roast until crispy, approximately 25 minutes.
- Once the Brussels sprouts are beginning to get crispy, add mushrooms to the baking sheet with the Brussels sprouts. Roast for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, add Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, tajin seasoning, and salt to taste. Whisk until fully combined. Set aside.
- Assemble the veggie bowl by placing individual ingredients in the dish without prior mixing. Add the dressing on top of the bowl.
- Enjoy!
Scroll down to see the nutrition facts for this recipe!
Nutrition facts
Per Serving
- calories: 500
- carbohydrate: 46g
- cholesterol: 0mg
- fat: 26g
- fiber: 12g
- potassium: 1242mg
- protein: 27g
- saturated fat: 4.5g
- sodium: 556mg
- sugar: 8g
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