Miso tempeh veggie bowl

Nutrition content per serve^{*^}

Energy: 481 calories (2,011 kJ) | Protein: 31g | Carb: 32g | Sugar: 16g^^ | Total fat: 20g | Sat fat: 2g | Fibre: 19g | Serves: 2 | Total time:  15 minutes

Ingredients:

For tempeh:

• 1 block (250g) tempeh, cubed  
• 3 tbsp miso paste
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tbsp garlic, crushed

To build the bowl:

• 1 head of broccoli
• ½ cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
• ½ cup edamame beans
• ½ cup canned beetroot, diced
• ½ avocado
• ½ cup soba noodles, cooked

To serve:

• Sesame seeds
• Reduced-salt soy sauce or coconut aminos
• Ginger
  

Directions:

1. In a medium-size saucepan, add 5 cm of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the cubed tempeh, cover, and boil for about 10 minutes. This will remove some of the tempeh's bitterness and will help it to absorb the flavours from the sauce.
2. While the tempeh is boiling, whisk in all the other miso tempeh ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl.
3. Drain the tempeh and transfer to the bowl with the marinade. Combine and let sit for 20 minutes in the fridge.
4. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Once the marinating is done, spread the saucy tempeh evenly onto the parchment paper, making sure to keep the leftover marinade to drizzle on your noodle bowl. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
6. Flip the tempeh and cook for 10 more minutes.
7. To the build your bowl, add suggested ingredients and stir through. Top with the tempeh and drizzle over some more marinade. 

Chef’s tips:

• Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
• You can swap the tempeh for tofu.
• You can swap out soba noodles for brown rice or quinoa.
  
  

Why it’s good for you:

• Tempeh is a fermented soy product that’s a popular vegetarian meat replacement. Whether you’re a vegetarian or not, it can be a nutritious addition to your diet. Tempeh is a versatile ingredient that comes with a variety of health benefits. It’s high in protein, prebiotics, and a wide array of vitamins and minerals.
• There is a good amount of fibre from both the vegetables and tempeh, which can help lower cholesterol levels and promote heart health.
  
• There is a good source of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K, which are essential for bone health. The tempeh and vegetables are rich in these nutrients, which can help in maintaining bone density and preventing osteoporosis.
  
• Garlic contains immune-boosting properties.
  
  

^* Approximate values from Xyris Foodworks software
^{^} Does not account for ‘to serve’ with food
^{^^} No refined sugars 

All information contained in this recipe has been prepared by CBHS health professionals and is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.