TEMPEH QUINOA KALE BOWL
Toasted macadamia nut and kale salad, served with seasoned quinoa, topped with sauerkraut and smoky tempeh.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
QUINOA
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 3/4 cup water Water content may vary depending on type of quinoa being used. Follow instructions on the packaging. But I always use slightly less water than recommended because I like my quinoa on the firmer side.
- 1 vegan Bouillon cube I used Not-Chikn
SMOKY TEMPEH STRIPS
- 1 package of plain tempeh
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 4 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
MACADAMIA NUTS & KALE
- 2 bunches of Dino Kale
- 1/2 cup Macadamia nuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
COOK QUINOA
Place dry quinoa in a strainer and rinse for at least a minute
Bring water to a boil
Add dry quinoa and vegan Bouillon cube and lower heat to a simmer
Cover with a lid
Cook for 10-20 minutes. **Water content and cooking time may vary depending on type of quinoa, so follow instructions on box. I always use slightly less water than recommended because it makes the quinoa more firm.
When liquid is absorbed, remove from heat and remove lid
Fluff quinoa with a fork to keep it from clumping
Set aside
SMOKY TEMPEH STRIPS
Cut tempeh into 1/4 inch strips
Place remaining ingredients for tempeh strips in a bowl or ziplock bag and mix
Add tempeh to sauce and mix until evenly coated
**You can air-fry right away, but for best results allow tempeh to marinate for at least an hour
Place tempeh in an air-fryer and cook for 5 minutes on high. Cook longer if desired
**Don't have an air-fryer? Cook tempeh on non-stick skillet with a touch of oil. Cook each side for 3-5 minutes or until crisp.
Place aside
MACADAMIA NUTS & KALE
Wash kale
De-stem kale by removing the stems from each leaf
Rip or chop kale into smaller pieces
Massage kale by adding olive oil and lemon juice. Massage kale with hands for at least a minute or until kale feels more tender
Set aside
Chop macadamia nuts and place them on a non-stick skillet
Toast over medium heat until browned
Add massaged kale and the rest of the "macadamia nut & kale" ingredients
Cook for another minute. You only want to slightly cook the kale. Don't over cook it and make it soggy
Set aside
BUILD YOUR BOWL
Place 1/4 of the quinoa in each bowl (makes 4 servings)
Top with Macadamia Nuts & Kale, Smoky Tempeh strips and sauerkraut
Serve and enjoy!
Keyword breakfast, fermented, kale, lunch, plant-based, quinoa, sauerkraut, tempeh, vegan, vegan protein