Tempeh, a vegan protein powerhouse made of soybeans,
recently captured the attention of The
Washington Post.
recently captured the attention of The
Washington Post.
A delicious soy food loaded with nutrients and the same
amount of protein as beef, tempeh could be the answer to your New Year’s
resolution to eat more healthily.
amount of protein as beef, tempeh could be the answer to your New Year’s
resolution to eat more healthily.
“Fermentation makes tempeh quite possibly the most
nutritious, digestible form of soy around. It’s also one of the
least-processed, using the whole bean (as opposed to tofu, made from soy
milk), the author explains.
nutritious, digestible form of soy around. It’s also one of the
least-processed, using the whole bean (as opposed to tofu, made from soy
milk), the author explains.
“At least in this month of resolutions and recovery, tempeh
should be on your agenda. And it doesn’t need to taste like punishment: Tempeh
has much more than nutrition to recommend it, including an earthy, slightly
bitter, even somewhat sweet flavor and a firm, nutty texture, giving it more
character than tofu will ever possess, he continues. “Yet, like tofu, it can
be a chameleon, soaking up more flavor from marinades and sauces, which makes
it surprisingly versatile.
should be on your agenda. And it doesn’t need to taste like punishment: Tempeh
has much more than nutrition to recommend it, including an earthy, slightly
bitter, even somewhat sweet flavor and a firm, nutty texture, giving it more
character than tofu will ever possess, he continues. “Yet, like tofu, it can
be a chameleon, soaking up more flavor from marinades and sauces, which makes
it surprisingly versatile.
In addition to being delicious, tempeh has a rich history.
Several centuries ago, tempeh was born on the Indonesian island of Java. Now
it’s found its way into savory and creative American cuisine: from delicious
tempeh bacon to healthful salads and everything in between, tempeh can do it
all.
Several centuries ago, tempeh was born on the Indonesian island of Java. Now
it’s found its way into savory and creative American cuisine: from delicious
tempeh bacon to healthful salads and everything in between, tempeh can do it
all.
