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Tempeh & Peppers in Pesto Cream Sauce

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Tempeh & Peppers in Pesto Cream Sauce is a super easy and delicious vegan dinner idea! Served over rice and topped with plenty of fresh basil!
5 from 2 ratings

Ingredients

FOR THE PESTO CREAM SAUCE

  • 4 ounces pesto
  • 1 cup non-dairy cream or sub non-dairy milk
  • 1 cup broth I used vegan chicken broth

FOR THE TEMPEH AND PEPPERS

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces tempeh sliced in strips
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper cut in strips
  • 1 green bell pepper cut in strips
  • 1 red onion cut in wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • cooked rice, fresh basil, fresh parsley for serving

Instructions
 

  • Combine the pesto cream sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the tempeh, smoked paprika, salt & pepper and cook until crispy on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • If the pan is dry, add a little more oil. Add the bell peppers, onions, salt & pepper and cook until slightly charred, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and cook for 60 seconds. Pour in the pesto cream sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat and toss in the tempeh. Cook until heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the tempeh and peppers over hot rice and top with fresh herbs.

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Calories: 395kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 605mg, Potassium: 521mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 11g, Iron: 2mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course
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