Creamy Almond Tempeh Bowl
A vibrant, protein‑rich bowl designed to nourish your hormones, digestion, and energy. Marinated tempeh brings a boost of plant‑based protein and natural probiotics to support gut health and mood balance, while the almond‑based dressing adds healthy fats that stabilise blood sugar and keep you satisfied. Fresh vegetables, edamame, and herbs layer in fibre, antioxidants, and minerals that help reduce inflammation and support steady energy during perimenopause and menopause. It’s a deeply nourishing, flavour‑packed meal that feels grounding, energising, and beautifully balanced.
Ingredients
Tempeh Marinade
- 3 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced)
- ½ tsp paprika
- 250 g tempeh (crumbled)
Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup creamy almond butter
- 1 tbsp tamari
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced)
Salad
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup edamame beans (cooked)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- 4 stalks green onions (sliced)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (toasted)
Instructions
- Tempeh Marinade: Mix the tamari, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, minced garlic, ginger, and paprika in a bowl. Add the crumbled tempeh, tossing to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Over medium heat, cook the marinated tempeh cubes in a skillet until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Salad Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the almond butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic and minced ginger. Add warm water (if required), one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Divide the coleslaw mix evenly among four bowls and top each bowl with the red bell pepper slices, edamame and cooked tempeh.
- Drizzle the salad dressing over each bowl. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro, green onions and toasted almonds. Enjoy.
Notes
- Edamame benefits: Rich in plant-based protein and fibre.
- Tempeh: An excellent plant-based protein source, and is considered a fermented food therefore adding gut nourishment.
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