Marinated Skewed Tempeh

I don’t recommend soy products for everyone but a great time to include them in your diet is when you’re peri-menopausal and menopausal due to declining estrogen, Some of the benefits of soy are soy they are  phytoestrogens which have a weak estrogenic action or anti-estrogenic depending on which tissue is involved.

Studies have shown soy has a reduction in hot flushes and sleep improvement, it improves cholesterol, HDL,LDL and triglycerides.

Quantity:  don’t consume anymore soy than what would be present in ethnic diets (1 -2 servings a day)

Quality: The best sources are tempeh, natto and miso (and less phytates in them and always choose NON GMO.

INGREDIENTS:

Spice blend:

  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

OTHER:

  • 1 block of NON GMO tempeh

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos

  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil

  • 1/4 cup filtered water

  • 1 tablespoon ACV

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  • sea salt and pepper to taste

METHOD:

  1. add all the spice ingredients together. Set aside.

  2. Remove the tempeh from the package, cut into blocks, steam for 10 minutes in a steamer.

  3. In a blender blend the spice mix, and all other ingredients. pour marinade into a bowl.

  4. Place the tempeh pieces into the marinade and stir until covered. Marinade in the fridge for 1 hour.

  5. Heat a grill or fry pan, heat oil and fry the tempeh for 5 minutes on each side.

  6. Immediately place the pieces of skewers and serve.

Enjoy, Mel x

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