Tempeh Marsala

This Vegan Tempeh Marsala is creamy, satisfying, and filled with mouthwatering flavor! And it’s gluten-Free. Recipe is adapted from From My Bowl. Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup cashews (45 g), soaked in water overnight, then drained (or: cover them in boiling water and let sit for 30 minutes, then drain)

• 1 cup (240 ml) imitation “chicken” broth (or vegetable broth)

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water

• 3 tablespoons dairy-free butter, divided (or oil)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 8 ounces (225 g) tempeh, cut thinly (I recommend slicing the tempeh in “half” lengthwise first, to make it thinner. From there you can slice as desired; I chose to slice mine into triangles.)

• 1 small shallot, finely diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 ounces (225 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced

• 2/3 cup (160 ml) dry Marsala wine

• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the Cream Sauce: add the soaked cashews, vegan “chicken” broth, and water to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 45-60 seconds, until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Set aside.

2. Sear the Tempeh: warm 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the tempeh and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Set aside on a paper-towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt.

3. Make the Sauce: melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the pan and add the mushrooms; cook for 3-5 minutes, until the mushrooms begin to shrink and brown. Add the shallot, garlic, and thyme to the pan with a pinch of salt; sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant. Then, add the marsala wine and blended broth to the pan, along with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken slightly and darken in color.

4. Simmer the Tempeh: return the tempeh to the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened to your liking. Turn the heat off and season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.

5. Serve: sprinkle with parsley (if using) and divide onto serving plates. Serve warm, and as desired; leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

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