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:
add all the spice ingredients together. Set aside.
Remove the tempeh from the package, cut into blocks, steam for 10 minutes in a steamer.
In a blender blend the spice mix, and all other ingredients. pour marinade into a bowl.
Place the tempeh pieces into the marinade and stir until covered. Marinade in the fridge for 1 hour.
Heat a grill or fry pan, heat oil and fry the tempeh for 5 minutes on each side.
Immediately place the pieces of skewers and serve.
Enjoy, Mel x