Tempeh Etouffee Recipe

Name: Tempeh Etouffee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 ounces tempeh, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, with their juices; 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces tempeh, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, with their juices
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the tempeh and brown on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes.
3
Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4
Reheat the same skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
5
Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Transfer the vegetable mixture to a 4-quart slow cooker.
7
Stir in the tomatoes, Tabasco, salt, and water.
8
Add the dried thyme and marjoram, if using.
9
Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
10
During the final half-hour of cooking, add the browned tempeh and the fresh thyme and marjoram, if using.
11
Stir gently to combine.
12
Serve hot sprinkled with the parsley.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 12 ounces tempeh, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped, 1 celery rib, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tempeh Etouffee 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!

Tempeh Etouffee

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