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15-Minute Tempeh Bolognese

This healthy, vegan tempeh bolognese sauce comes together in 15 minutes and is delicious over pasta, spaghetti sauce, or spiralized veggies.
Course Hot Meals, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword tempeh
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories
Author Katie's Conscious Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Veggies

  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 1 jar of marinara sauce

Protein / Fat

  • 1 package tempeh 8 oz
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 1 oz

Seasonings

  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste optional, for richer flavor
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar optional, for a richer flavor
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine optional but delicious!
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seed optional but delicious!
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for a spicy kick

Instructions

  • Grate the package of raw tempeh using the large holes of a cheese grater.
  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, mushrooms, garlic, and grated tempeh. Sauté for 10 minutes or so, until nicely browned.
  • Add the seasonings and sauté another minute, until fragrant. Stir in the wine (if using) and simmer for a minute.
  • Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste (if using).
  • Simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
  • Serve atop pasta, spaghetti sauce, or spiralized veggies.

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