Tempeh Piccata
A vegan twist on the classic Italian dish, this Tempeh Piccata is packed with flavor from lemon, capers, and parsley.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Capers - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 1/4 cup
- Vegetable broth - 1 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Flour - 1/2 cup, for dredging
- Tempeh - 1 package, cut into slices
Let's Get Started
- Dredge the tempeh slices in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tempeh and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the tempeh from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the vegetable broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Return the tempeh to the skillet and simmer for another 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the chopped parsley before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Sugar: 5g