Vegan BBQ Tempeh Bowls with Rice, Cabbage Slaw and Corn

Concerning the Recipe

These BBQ tempeh bowls characteristic a easy cilantro cabbage slaw, contemporary cherry tomatoes, charred corn, glazed BBQ tempeh, crisp Romaine lettuce and a zesty avocado ranch dressing.

There’s a little bit of prep work however they’re fairly simple to make and are available collectively very quickly. In the event you’re unfamiliar with tempeh, this bowl is a superb place to start out.

Tempeh is nutritious, a fermented meals and good supply of plant-based protein, nutritional vitamins and minerals.

Identical to tofu, tempeh is created from soy beans although they’re stored entire, fermented and pressed right into a agency, dense block. Tempeh is chewy and has a scrumptious, nutty flavour.

In the event you’re new to tempeh, this BBQ bowl is a superb place to start out. This marinated tempeh, tempeh tacos and tempeh stir fry are additionally actually good!

As for bowls, I’ve so many good ones! Don’t miss my brown rice broccoli bowl, quinoa energy bowl, tofu edamame bowl and sriracha baked tofu bowl.

What You’ll Want

Please see the printable recipe card on the finish of the submit for the complete recipe with ingredient quantities. This part covers notes on elements and substitutions.

For the Tempeh Bowls

• Tempeh: Use plain packaged tempeh, any model is appropriate. Tempeh is a fermented soy cake. It’s created from soy however is denser, chewier and nuttier than tofu.
• Oil: You need to use olive oil, avocado oil, grape seed oil or one other cooking oil you want.
• BBQ Sauce: Use any BBQ sauce you take pleasure in. Selfmade or store-bought works. Not all manufacturers are vegan, so make sure you learn the labels if you’re buying.
• Soy Sauce: Soy sauce or gluten-free tamari each work.
• Rice or Quinoa: Each work effectively so select your desire! White or brown rice works as does any number of quinoa.
• Corn: You need to use contemporary, canned or frozen corn. In the event you’re utilizing frozen corn, thaw and drain earlier than utilizing.
• Tomato: You’ll want contemporary cherry or grape tomatoes.
• Cabbage: You need to use inexperienced cabbage, purple cabbage or coleslaw combine to maintain it fast and straightforward.
• Romaine: Romaine provides some bulk and crunch! You’ll be able to swap this for a unique inexperienced of alternative however I feel Romaine right here as a result of it’s good and crisp.
• Lime: You’ll want 1-2 limes to make some juice for the cabbage slaw.
• Maple Syrup: You’ll want slightly maple syrup or agave for the cabbage slaw and for those who’re making the avocado ranch dressing.
• Cilantro: Contemporary cilantro is added to the cabbage slaw and for topping the completed bowls.

Avocado Ranch Dressing

• Avocado: In the event you’re making the advised dressing, you’ll want 1 ripe avocado.
• Yogurt or Mayo: Plain yogurt or vegan mayo work effectively. You can even use plain plant-based milk if that’s all you will have.
• Lime or Vinegar: Lime or apple cider vinegar work effectively for the acidity within the dressing.
• Maple Syrup: You’ll be able to substitute agave syrup or granulated sugar.
• Dried Spices and Herbs: You’ll want a little bit of dried dill, garlic powder and onion powder to create the ranch flavour.
• Chives: A little bit of contemporary chives are non-compulsory however a pleasant addition and lend to the basic ranch flavour.

Step 1: Make the charred corn.

Warmth 2 tsp of the oil in a pan over medium-high warmth. When it’s scorching, add the corn and season with a pinch of salt.

Cook dinner the kernels for 4-6 minutes, swirling the pan sometimes till the corn is golden-brown. Watch you don’t burn it but it surely’s okay if it will get barely blackened.

Step 2: Costume the cabbage.

Combine the lime juice, 1 tsp maple syrup and the remaining 2 tsp oil together with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the cabbage and half of the cilantro and blend effectively. Set that apart for now.

Word that for those who’re not making a dressing to your bowl, chances are you’ll need to add the Romaine in right here so it has slightly one thing on it as an alternative of being dry.

Fast Tip: No cilantro? Inexperienced onion works too or you are able to do half cilantro and half inexperienced onion.

Step 3: Make the dressing.

Put together the avocado ranch dressing by including every part to a blender or small meals processor and mixing till easy. Season it with salt and pepper to style.

Fast Tip: No avocado? Do that tahini ranch dressing instead dressing.

Step 3: Put together the tempeh.

In the identical pan because the corn, warmth 1 tbsp oil over medium-high warmth. Add the tempeh cubes and prepare dinner for 5-7 minutes, flipping sometimes till they’re golden and crisp on all sides.

Cut back the warmth to medium-low and add the BBQ sauce and tamari. Cook dinner for 1-2 minutes, stirring usually till the BBQ sauce reduces and properly glazes the tempeh.

Fast Tip: Relying on the consistency of your BBQ sauce, chances are you’ll want so as to add 1-2 tablespoons of water to skinny it out.

Variations & Additions

• Add extra Romaine lettuce and omit the rice/quinoa to make a BBQ tempeh salad.
• Add roasted pink onion and/or roasted candy potato.
• Grilled zucchini or bell pepper is a pleasant addition.
• Add roasted pink pepper.
• Add pickled pink onion.
• Use kale or spinach as an alternative of Romaine lettuce.
• Add avocado for those who’re not making the avocado dressing.
• For crunch, add toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

Different Dressings

The avocado dressing is yummy and straightforward to make however listed below are another concepts for dressing your bowl. Additionally observe that it doesn’t essentially want a dressing however I feel every part is best with sauce.

Additionally observe the avocado dressing doesn’t retailer effectively, so it’s greatest ready simply earlier than serving. In the event you’re making this for meal prep or forward of time, I recommend my tahini ranch dressing or tofu ranch as an alternative of the avocado sauce.

The right way to Retailer

• As a result of the dressing has avocado in it, it doesn’t retailer effectively. It is going to maintain 1-2 days however could flip brownish. In the event you’re storing leftovers, making this for meal prep or forward of time, I recommend utilizing my tahini ranch dressing which might be saved 5-6 days, or making ready the avocado dressing simply earlier than serving.
• The assembled bowls with out the dressing will maintain for 3-4 days within the fridge.
• In the event you’re making it for meal prep, I recommend including the Romaine lettuce final so it sits on prime and doesn’t get soggy, or you may go away it off till serving.