Rosemary Lemon Tempeh Skillet (Printable Version)

Golden tempeh with rosemary and lemon joins sautéed veggies in a flavorful, hearty skillet dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tempeh and Marinade

01 - 14 oz tempeh, cut into ½-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
06 - 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 medium red onion, sliced
10 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
11 - 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ To Serve

14 - Lemon wedges
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine tempeh cubes with olive oil, tamari, lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, garlic, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
02 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated tempeh and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on most sides.
03 - Push tempeh to one side of the skillet. Add sliced onion and bell pepper to the empty space; sauté for 2 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for 3 additional minutes until just tender.
04 - Add cherry tomatoes and toss all ingredients together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing tomatoes to soften and flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice or salt if needed.
05 - Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh rosemary sprigs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor
  • The golden, caramelized tempeh develops a savory depth that even skeptics cant resist
  • Its ready in 35 minutes but tastes like something that simmered for hours
02 -
  • Dont rush the golden sear on the tempeh, that crispy exterior is what makes it crave worthy
  • If you have time, marinate the tempeh for up to 2 hours for even deeper flavor penetration
  • The skillet continues cooking after you turn off the heat, so vegetables will soften slightly as they rest
03 -
  • Let your skillet get properly hot before adding ingredients to achieve that golden sear
  • Cut all vegetables to similar sizes so they cook evenly and finish at the same time

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