Tempeh Loaf

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces tempeh
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 slices whole wheat bread (approx)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten (or for vegan, use 1/4 cup of stock instead)
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, depending on how salty your stock is)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Cut tempeh block in half and simmer in stock with bay leaf for 10 minutes.
  2. Cut or tear bread into cubes to yield 2 cups of packed bread cubes.
  3. Remove tempeh and bay leaf from stock, let tempeh cool.
  4. Pour 3/4 c of the hot stock over the bread cubes to soak.
  5. Meanwhile, saute onion in olive oil.
  6. Grate the tempeh, and mix with egg, soaked bread cubes, and sauted onion.
  7. Mix in remaining ingredients.
  8. Pack into greased loaf pan and cover with foil.
  9. Bake at 350 for 30 min., covered and another 10 minute uncovered.
  10. Top with veggie gravy, sauteed mushrooms, dijon mustard, or ketchup.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

931 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.9g 54% DV
Total Fat 54.1g 69% DV
Carbs 112.2g 41% DV
Fiber 43.2g 100% DV
Sugar 5.4g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10161.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2937.3mg 62% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 406.5mcg 45% DV
Vitamin C 109.5mg 100% DV
Calcium 1415.8mg 100% DV
Iron 61mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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