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Cajun-Spiced Tempeh Po' Boys (Undressed) Recipe
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Cajun-Spiced Tempeh Po' Boys (Undressed) Recipe

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Cajun-Spiced Tempeh Po' Boys (Undressed) Recipe

Vegans from Brooklyn take on the Southern classic sandwich. It's a great way to surprise your meat-free friends!What to buy: Tempeh is fermented soy protein...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

458
Calories
20g
Protein
24g
Fat
48g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Tempeh 100g 160
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Maple Syrup 1 tbsp (20ml) 52
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Green Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (two 8-ounce packages) tempeh, sliced horizontally into 1/2-inch fingers
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large green bell peppers,
  • ribs and seeds removed, and cut into long strips (1/4 inch wide)
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 whole-wheat baguettes

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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