Tempeh is a soy-based meat substitute. Find it in the refrigerated section, near the tofu, in health food stores. Not into tempeh? Try this with chicken, turkey, pork, shrimp, fish, or whatever you fancy! In my opinion, low-sodium soy sauce tastes just as good as regular soy sauce. And feel free to substitute 3 tablespoons of a bottled teriyaki sauce for the soy/hoisin/peanut mixture. Almost any vegetable tastes stupendous teriyaki-style. Try this recipe with broccoli, cauliflower, kale, bell peppers, zucchini, or any other vegetable you happen to have available.

　　

Ingredients

serves 2

　　Canola oil spray or 2 teaspoons peanut oil

　　1 cup sushi rice

　　One 8-ounce package tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch strips

　　1 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce

　　1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

　　1 tablespoon crushed peanuts (or peanut oil)

　　1/4 head red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)

　　2 carrots, sliced diagonally into thin ovals

　　5 to 10 mushrooms, thinly sliced

　　One 4-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

　　

Step 2

Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with canola oil or wipe with peanut oil.

　　

Step 3

Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Tip the rice into the pot, add 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, and stir to make an even layer.

　　

Step 4

Sprinkle the tempeh with the 5-spice powder and arrange on top of the rice.

　　

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and peanuts to make a teriyaki sauce. Spoon half the mixture over the tempeh.

　　

Step 6

Add the cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and water chestnuts in layers. Pour the rest of the sauce over all.

　　

Step 7

Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

　　

nutrition information

Step 8

Calories: 594

　　

Step 9

Protein: 37g

　　

Step 10

Carbohydrates: 110g

　　

Step 11

Fat: 11g

　　

Step 12

Cholesterol: 0

　　

Step 13

Sodium: 831mg

　　

Step 14

Fiber: 7g

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