Savory Tempeh Crumbles

Recipe from Gena Hamshaw via Food52

Husband-Tested  in Alice’s Kitchen

Makes 4 servings

This savory version of tempeh crumbles is just one way to season them.  You can prepare the tempeh by simmering for 10 minutes and then crumble into bits (as the recipe directs) and then season the crumbles with your favorite seasoning (for example: use Italian herbs and extra garlic for pasta dishes OR chili and cayenne with a little adobo sauce for Mexican flavors.)

1 (8 oz.) block of tempeh

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried sage

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 Tablespoon tamari or soy sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

2-3 Tablespoons water, if needed

Bring a medium pan of shallow water to a simmer.  Add the block of tempeh and simmer for 10 minutes.  Drain the tempeh on a clean towel and pat it dry.  Allow the tempeh to cool enough to handle.  Crumble it into pieces (big or small crumbles.)  Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.  Add the tempeh, thyme, oregano, paprika, and pepper.  Stir and cook for about 5-7 minutes until lightly browned, adding a little water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, as needed.  Add the tamari and garlic to the tempeh crumbles and cook for another 2 minutes.  Season the crumbles to  taste with additional herbs or tamari before removing the crumbles from the heat and using them in your favorite recipe.