Definition of tempeh
:an Asian food prepared by fermenting soybeans with a rhizopus
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Soy, including soy sauce, miso, tofu, tempeh, edamame, and additives like soy lecithin.
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That may mean introducing foods that might be unfamiliar to them, like tofu, seeds, nuts and tempeh (a soy product).
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Cut the tempeh into 4 to 6 smaller pieces and place it in the basket for a steamer.
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Tempeh has a chewy texture and nutty flavor and is marinated and crumbled for the BBQ pepper pizza with slices of vegan mozzarella and is also used in the tempeh sandwich with sweet southern-style BBQ sauce.
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The burgers are springy (the classic involves lentils, tempeh, and chia), the basil pesto is zesty, and the faux mac and cheese, with a sweet-potato-cashew-cheese sauce and shiitake bacon, is better than the real thing.
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The owner [Leslie McEachern] supported so many local farmers and tempeh and tofu makers all throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
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: an Asian food that is made from fermented soybeans
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