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Israeli Tempeh

Tempeh is a soy-based product with a nubby texture. Tahini, or sesame paste, is commonly used in the Middle East as a dressing for falafel (fried chickpea patties) and is an ingredient in hummus and other dishes. Tahini separates when stored; be sure to mix it well before using. Both are easily found at natural food stores (look for tempeh in the refrigerated section next to the tofu). I never peel beets for Glorious One-Pot Meals. Instead, I scrub them well with a brush and use a veggie wash to rinse away any residual grime. Then I simply slice them and toss them in the pot. Try golden beets in this recipe for a change from the typical red ones. They’re just as sweet but won’t color your entire meal red.

Ingredients

serves 2

Olive oil spray
1 /2 medium onion, sliced
One 8-ounce package tempeh (the 5-grain variety, if possible)
1 /4 cup tahini
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 /2 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 to 4 beets, preferably golden, thickly sliced
4 to 6 cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced
2 or 3 handfuls fresh spinach, chopped (2 or 3 loosely packed cups)
  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.

    Step 3

    Scatter the onion in the pot. Lay the tempeh block on top of the onion.

    Step 4

    In a small bowl, mix the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, Tabasco, and vinegar. Spoon half of the mixture over the tempeh.

    Step 5

    Add a layer of beets and dollop with half of the remaining tahini mixture.

    Step 6

    Arrange the mushrooms in a layer. Top with as much of the spinach as you can fit in the pot and still close the lid with a tight seal. Dollop the rest of the tahini mixture among the leaves.

    Step 7

    Cover and bake for 35 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 8

    Calories: 420

    Step 9

    Protein: 25g

    Step 10

    碳水化合物:34克

    Step 11

    Fat: 26g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol:0

    Step 13

    Sodium: 128mg

    Step 14

    Fiber: 8g

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