Dinner for 2
Tempeh With Spiced Onions
$8.45for 455 minServes 2
Tempeh simmers with browned onions, toasted spices, chilies, ginger, mint, and lemon for a savory one-pan dinner.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
 | Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.23 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.11 per serving$8.45 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp organic canola
- 1 tsp vegan butter
- 2 green chilies
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 onions
- 1 inch ginger piece chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste (optional)
- 1/2 tsp raw sugar or agave syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
- 1 cup cubed tempeh
- water as needed (optional)
Steps
- Heat the canola oil and vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Toast the fenugreek, coriander, pomegranate, and cumin seeds for 2 minutes.
- Add sliced onions and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden.
- Stir in the chilies, ginger, turmeric, sugar, and tempeh, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Add 1 cup water, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the mint, fresh coriander, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
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