Grilled Tempeh Burgers
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Serves 4

Topped with your choice of burger fixings, grilled tempeh makes a hearty, healthy veggie burger. (Steaming it first makes it more digestible.) You can also try this tempeh stuffed into whole grain pita bread or sliced and wrapped in a tortilla with cheese, guacamole and salsa.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh, halved lengthwise, then crosswise into 4 pieces
    • 1/4 cup low-sodium tamari
    • 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice cooking wine)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 whole grain hamburger buns
    • Topping Suggestions (select any)
    • Grainy mustard
    • Canola mayonnaise
    • Cheese of your choice
    • Guacamole or avocado slices
    • Sliced jalapeño peppers
    • Red ripe tomatoes
    • Butter or romaine lettuce
    • Red onion slices
    • Sauerkraut
    • Sliced dill or sweet pickles
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    Method: 

    Cut tempeh in half and steam in or over simmering water for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a small plate. Poke small holes in tempeh with a fork on both sides and set aside.

    Mix tamari, mirin, garlic powder, and onion powder in a wide, shallow dish to make a marinade. Add tempeh, turning to coat, cover, and set aside for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

    Heat a grill over medium heat. Grill tempeh about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until browned with grill marks. Alternately, heat a small amount of canola oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook tempeh for 3 to 4 minutes on both sides, until browned.

    Serve tempeh on buns with your choice of toppings.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:Serving size: without suggested toppings, 200 calories (60 from fat), 7g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 15g protein
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