Berbere Spice Slow Cooker Tempeh Recipe

Name: Berbere Spice Slow Cooker Tempeh
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 3 h 58 min
Total time: 4 h 11 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 ml olive oil (2 tsp); 500 g gluten-free tempeh, cut into 2 cm cubes (3 cups); 150 g yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup); 15 g garlic, minced (1 tbsp); 15 g fresh ginger, finely grated (1 tbsp); 15 g berbere spice blend (2 tbsp); 2 g fine salt (1/4 tsp); 400 g canned crushed tomatoes (1 2/3 cups); 300 ml low-sodium vegetable broth (1 1/4 cups); 15 ml gluten-free tamari (1 tbsp); 10 ml maple syrup (2 tsp)

Prep: 13minCook: 238min4 servingsHard343 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Berbere Spice Slow Cooker Tempeh packed with 28g of protein per serving and just 333 calories. This hard recipe is ready in 251 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

400g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups mixed vegetables
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp ginger

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 79 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 59 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 343 kcal

Protein: 28.2g

Fat: 16.8g

Carbs: 29.7g

Fiber: 3g

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