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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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667 | Calories |
50g | Fat |
30g | Carbs |
33g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 3 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 667 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 50g | 65% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 44% |
Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
Sodium 2472mg | 107% |
Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Protein 33g | |
Calcium 171mg | 13% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Looking for a high-protein alternative to French fries, or want a healthy snack your vegetarian or vegan kids will actually eat? Try this cornmeal breaded fried tempeh recipe for a vegetarian and vegan snack or finger food perfect for kids, Superbowl snacking or anytime you want something more than a carrot to dip into ranch dressing.
This recipe suggests dipping your fried tempeh sticks in a vegan curry-mayonnaise sauce, but you could also try these with ketchup, soy sauce, ranch dressing or even barbecue sauce. I also really like a sweet Thai chili sauce for dipping.Â
Ingredients
- 2 8-oz. packages tempeh
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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First, slice the tempeh lengthwise to make "French fry" shapes, about 1/4-inch thick sticks.
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In a large skillet, bring about an inch of water or vegetable broth to a boil. Working in batches if needed, simmer the tempeh, covered, for 10 minutes, then drain well. This step is needed to pre-cook the tempeh.
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Combine the cornmeal and salt in a small or medium-sized bowl. While the tempeh is still moist, roll each stick well in the cornmeal and salt mixture.
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In a large skillet, heat the vegetable or canola oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches as needed, sauté the cornmeal-coated tempeh for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly golden brown. Drain each tempeh fry on a paper towel.
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To make your curry mayonnaise sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise and curry powder in a small bowl, and dip your tempeh fries in this curried mayonnaise dip. Enjoy!
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