Tempeh is a nutrient-dense soy product with a high amount of protein (approx 30 grams per cup), as well as various vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it boasts the ability to decrease total cholesterol, oxidative stress, and also curb appetite. Moreover, tempeh is a great probiotic and is known to stimulate the growth of many of the normal intestinal bacterial flora. It will definitely give you that “full” feeling that many newly converted vegetarians may be seeking. Furthermore, its a great meat alternative that can be dressed up to fool even the sharpest of taste buds. Check the recipe below to keep it plant based.


- 8 oz. tempeh, cubed
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch collard greens, cut into bite-sized pieces
- balsamic vinegar to taste
- ¼ cup onion, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup grits
- Begin by marinating tempeh for 30-45 minutes in BBQ sauce. Place in refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- In a shallow baking dish add tempeh with bbq sauce. Bake for 30 minutes.
- While baking tempeh, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat add olive oil and garlic.
- Sauté until fragrant. Add collard greens and sauté until wilted. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Next, in a medium sauce pan heat olive oil over medium-low heat.
- Sauté onion until golden. Add broth and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and slowly whisk in grits to prevent clumping.
- Cover and cook until grits are soft and fluffy, around 10 minutes.
- Then plate with a base of grits, topped with collard greens, and finally the barbecue tempeh.
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