Grilled Tempeh with Red Onion and Eggplant Recipe

Name: Grilled Tempeh with Red Onion and Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red wine; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves sliced into ovals; 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 x black pepper; 3 each tempeh cakes; 1 large red onion sliced into 6 rounds; 2 small eggplant sliced into 1/3 inch rounds; 1 x olive oil; 12 slices whole wheat bread; 1 bunch arugula (roquette)

Servings: persons

1 cup red wine
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves sliced into ovals
1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 x black pepper
3 each tempeh cakes
1 large red onion sliced into 6 rounds
2 small eggplant sliced into 1/3 inch rounds
1 x olive oil
12 slices whole wheat bread
1 bunch arugula (roquette)

1
Prepare the marinade by combining all the ingredients and mixing.
2
Slice the tempeh cakes in half crosswise, then split each half horizontally by slicing carefully.
3
Marinate in the red wine marinade for an hour at room temperature.
4
Brush the eggpolant slices with olive oil.
5
On an open or closed grill over medium-hot coals, grill the eggplant and onion slices for 10 minutes per side.
6
Grill the bread slices over low coals until toasty.
7
Arrange the vegetables and tempeh on the slices of toasted bread garnished with sprigs of arugula.

458

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red wine, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large garlic cloves sliced into ovals, 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tempeh with Red Onion and Eggplant falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Tempeh with Red Onion and Eggplant

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Variations & substitutions

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