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    Home » Tempeh Salad with Herbed Ricotta (vegan) Cheese

    Tempeh Salad with Herbed Ricotta (vegan) Cheese

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    Guys this tempeh salad and herbed ricotta cheese is a really good combination. And it's so simple and easy to make. The peppers are just quickly roasted in the oven while you're prepping everything else. And the rice can be made in a rice cooker or F it, just microwave the frozen stuff - done in just 3 minutes. And the tempeh is quick quick quick.

     

     


    Recipe: Crumbled Tempeh Salad with arugula rice topped with herbed vegan ricotta cheese | #plantbased #glutenfree #puremamas | @JuliNovotny

     

     

    I think this recipe will be one of your favorite go-tos. It will be sure to wow even the pickiest of guests. And if you're not already vegan, it will open your eyes to a whole new gourmet world of plant-based cuisine. The flavors are perfected crafted and the textures are on par as well. 
    Recipe: Crumbled Tempeh Salad with arugula rice topped with herbed vegan ricotta cheese | #plantbased #glutenfree #puremamas | @JuliNovotny

     

     


    Recipe: Crumbled Tempeh Salad with arugula rice topped with herbed vegan ricotta cheese | #plantbased #glutenfree #puremamas | @JuliNovotny

    As far as equipment goes, all you need is a frying pan, a cookie sheet and big ol' bowl to toss it all up in. The ricotta cheese takes some time but if you're in a hurry just use the store bought stuff. Kite Hill - if you have access to it - is the bomb and works really well here! 

     

     


    herbed vegan ricotta cheese | #plantbased #glutenfree #puremamas | @JuliNovotny

    But, I do have to say that I'm totally obsessed with making my own cheese. I don't do dairy so mine is made from almonds or macadamia nuts and trust me you'll love making; It's so easy. Click here for recipe.

     

     

     


    herbed vegan ricotta cheese | #plantbased #glutenfree #puremamas | @JuliNovotny

    Ricotta Cheese Variations

    In addition to this salad, there are so many ways to enjoy the homemade ricotta. You can eat it with a drizzle of honey or add some sea salt and herbs. Try smoked paprika or garlic for a funky flair.

    Back to this super awesome salad that will impress anybody and you'll be so happy you made it because it's very healthy!

    Feel free to have fun with personalizing this dish. You can use mushrooms and also brussels sprouts. Use spinach in place of arugula, etc. But I like it just the way it is.

    Many of my friends are on a no rice post-holiday diet. If that's you, just omit the rice and add tons of arugula instead. Or if you have time whip up some cauliflower rice. Mmmmm!

     

     


    Arugula Rice Recipe | #plantbased #glutenfree #puremamas | @JuliNovotny

    There's nothing better than rice, sea salt, olive oil and HERBS. Have you ever enjoyed a bowl like that? I adore chopped herbs. If you follow any of my recipes you'll know they are pretty much in or on top of everything I make. Herbs and chopped nuts. Not only do they make things look pretty but they add an enormous amount of flavor and a little vitamin boost.

     

     


    Recipe: Crumbled Tempeh Salad with arugula rice topped with herbed vegan ricotta cheese | #plantbased #glutenfree #puremamas | @JuliNovotny

    Why I Like This Tempeh Salad with Herbed Ricotta Dish

    This salad serves about 3 people. It doesn't taste like diet food at all, but it really does check all diet boxes:

    • no gluten
    • no dairy
    • no meat
    • no fried foods
    • no packaged foods
    • loads of vegetables
    • clean protein

     

     


    Crumbled Tempeh Salad with herbed vegan ricotta cheese | #plantbased #glutenfree #puremamas | @JuliNovotny

     

     


    Crumbled Tempeh Salad with herbed vegan ricotta cheese | #plantbased #glutenfree #puremamas | @JuliNovotny

     

     

    TEMPEH SALAD WITH HOMEMADE VEGAN HERBED RICOTTA CHEESE

    Warm Tempeh Salad, arugula rice, loads of vegetables, and greens topped with Homemade Vegan Herbed Ricotta Cheese.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 people

    Equipment

    • Frying pan
    • Baking sheet

    Ingredients
      

    Tempeh

    • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 package Tempeh Cut up and then crumbled
    • 1 teaspoon Harissa spice paste
    • 2-3 cloves Garlic pressed
    • ¼ cup Shallots chopped
    • 3 tablespoon Tamari

    Roasted Peppers

    • 1 teaspoon Olive oil
    • ½ Lb Small sweet peppers (or regular bell peppers)
    • ½ tsp Sea salt & pepper

    Arugula Rice

    • 3-4 cups Cooked brown rice
    • 1 cup Wild arugula chopped
    • 3 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
    • 2 teaspoon Olive oil
    • pinch Sea salt & pepper to taste

    Herbed Vegan Ricotta Cheese

    • ½ cup homemade almond or macadamia nut ricotta cheese or store bought Kite Hill ricotta
    • 3 tablespoon Herbs like chives, parsley or basil chopped
    • pinch Sea salt

    Instructions
     

    Tempeh

    • In a warm skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil and chopped shallots. Cook until they are translucent and starting to brown. (about 3-4 minutes). Stirring occasionally so that some do not burn. 
    • Once they brown add the rest of the olive oil. Add the crumbled tempeh, garlic, tamari, and harissa spice. 
    • Cook on medium heat stirring once with a metal spatula. Let it cook for a few minutes and brown on the bottom (about 2-3 minutes). Then stir again. And scrape with a spatula. Keep doing this until the moisture and oils are all soaked in and tempeh looks nicely browned, dry, and cooked. 
    • Turn off heat. Set aside. 

    Roasted Peppers

    • Preheat oven to 420 degrees F.
    • Grease the pan with olive or coconut oil.
    • Cut the peppers into little strips.
    • Lay them flat, not overlapping each other. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
    • Cook until they soften and maybe get a tad brown on the edges. About 10-12 minutes.

    Arugula Rice

    • In a large bowl combine the ingredients for the arugula rice. Add roasted red peppers.

    Herbed Vegan Ricotta Cheese

    • In a bowl combine cheese, herbs and sea salt.
    • Gently fold until thoroughly mixed.

    Final Salad Assembly

    • Combine ricotta cheese with the rice, tempeh, veggies and add huge handfuls of arugula. Toss. Garnish with herbs and more toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm. 
    Keyword salad, vegan cheese, vegan dinner, veggies
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    Comments

    1. Julie C

      January 18, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      Is there a particular brand of tempeh you like? I have never had it before because of the soy, but I think I may try it for some added protein. Plus, this looks so yummy!

      Reply
      • Juli Novotny

        January 18, 2017 at 7:24 pm

        I like LightLife or WestSoy and the one trader's makes is really great, too. Fermented soy is much better than regular old tofu. But it's the isolates and concentrated soys that seem to bother me. Not so much tempeh or tofu.
        Hope that helps! 😉

        Reply
    2. Julie C

      January 19, 2017 at 11:30 am

      Thank you! Definitely helpful... I'm going to pick some up and the kite hill cheese bc I have no time or extra patience to make homemade lol

      Reply
      • Juli Novotny

        January 19, 2017 at 8:40 pm

        That's the SAME as me but it's so so so easy. I promise. That's why I am sharing the recipe (via my newsletter) because I can't believe I haven't been doing this all along! Try it one day when you have some time. 😉

        Reply
    3. Noelle

      January 19, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Absolutely love this idea of the crumbled tempeh!

      Reply
      • Juli Novotny

        January 19, 2017 at 8:41 pm

        It's a great way to get more out of your tempeh! 😉

        Reply
    4. Laurel

      January 21, 2017 at 4:26 pm

      HI Julia! Love the combo of spicy harissa tempeh with cool ricotta cheese! Can't wait to give this bowl a try!

      Reply
      • Juli Novotny

        January 21, 2017 at 10:54 pm

        Thank you Laurel!!! 😉 Let me know how you like it!

        Juli

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